Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Brewerton (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cicero Animal Clinic seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. Applicants will assist during exams and outpatient care, maintaining medical records while ensuring an efficient workflow. This full-time role offers benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k options

Personal pet discount

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in patient restraint and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist during exams and outpatient care.
• Maintain detailed medical records and address client questions.
• Coordinate with team to manage veterinarian's orders.

Skills

Patient restraint

Client communication & education

Obtain vital signs

Perform routine patient treatments

Job description

Cicero Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our outpatient care team is crucial in delivering exceptional patient care during appointments by coordinating and executing treatment plans and providing thorough client education.

In this role, you will primarily assist during exams and outpatient care, maintain detailed medical records, review treatment plans, and address clients' questions. Additionally, you will coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maintaining an efficient workflow to keep exams running on schedule. This position is ideal for those who excel in client engagement and schedule management.

This is a full-time position, with a 4-day/week or 5-day/week schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday. NO WEEKENDS!!

Full-Time Benefits and Compensation:

• Compensation: $17.50 - $18.50/hour, **for each hour worked, based on experience and skillset
• Bonus Package: Depending on experience
• Career growth opportunities with consistent, annual wage increases!
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off, **in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• NO WEEKENDS!!

Minimum Qualifications and Skillset:

• 1+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient restraint
  • Exam room/scribe
  • Client communication & education
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Perform routine patient treatments: TNT, AG, etc.

At Cicero Animal Clinic we adopt a collaborative approach to patient care, with our 4 veterinarians receiving support from a team of experienced Client Service Representatives, Veterinary Assistants, 4 skilled LVTs, and a robust management team. While we adhere to team-oriented protocols, we also prioritize individual attention. We believe in investing in individuals as people rather than merely as employees. A satisfied workforce fosters a cohesive team, which in turn provides outstanding patient care and customer service. We also have a chocolate fountain, and we are not afraid to use it!

We invite you to join our clinic, where employees genuinely look forward to coming to work each day.

**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.