Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant - Shelter Team

Animal Care Center of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Care Center of NYC's Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Veterinary Center in Ridgewood, Queens, focuses on urgent, treatable conditions with a good prognosis and delivers high‑quality care to pets referred from private practices or the shelter.

As a Veterinary Assistant you’ll work with veterinarians, nurses, client service representatives, a groomer, and a social worker, performing exams support, medication administration, intake and discharge, while maintaining a clean, efficient clinic and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 12 months of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Works well with people and animals, and calm under pressure.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Preferred: veterinary assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely and humanely restrain animals for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Assist with patient care before, during, and after exams, surgeries, and procedures.
• Assist with patient intake, discharge, and client communication when needed.
• Administer oral and topical medications as directed by veterinarians.
• Monitor and report on the condition of hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with team members to keep the clinic running smoothly and safely.
• Stock supplies, prepare exam and treatment rooms, and ensure equipment is ready for use.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment, surgical, and recovery areas.
• Accurately enter medical notes and treatment data in our practice management software (Day Smart).
• Fear Free Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Experience in veterinary setting

People and animal interaction

Calm under pressure

Lift 50lbs

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Veterinary assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

Day Smart

Job description

Animal Care Center of NYC's Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Veterinary Center in Ridgewood, Queens, focuses on urgent, treatable conditions with a good prognosis and delivers high‑quality care to pets referred from private practices or the shelter.

As a Veterinary Assistant you’ll work with veterinarians, nurses, client service representatives, a groomer, and a social worker, performing exams support, medication administration, intake and discharge, while maintaining a clean, efficient clinic and