Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Woods Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to enhance their team. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on quality patient care and client communication. Candidates should have clinical experience and a willingness to learn. Generous compensation and benefits package, including health insurance and career growth potential, are included.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401k options

Paid time off

Generous pet discounts

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency in skills like client communication and outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support appointments and prepare for surgeries.
• Assist with treatments for hospitalized pets.
• Deliver comprehensive client education.

Skills

Client Communication

Restraint

Outpatient procedures

Job description

Pine Woods Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Our Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care by supporting appointments, preparing for surgeries, assisting with treatments for hospitalized pets, and delivering comprehensive client education. This position is ideal for those new to the field and eager to learn, as we offer thorough training.

Pine Woods is a Fear Free clinic and applicants who have their FF Certification are encouraged to apply!

This is a full-time position, Mon-Fri with rotating half-day Saturdays

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $16 - $18/hour **for each hour worked (based on experience)
• Bonus package: $500 based on experience
• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available (with HSA option)
• Full-time schedule: Mon-Fri with rotating weekends.
• Paid time off, in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• 401k options
• Life insurance and disability
• Generous pet discounts
• Career growth potential
• And more!

Required qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Client Communication
  • Restraint
  • Outpatient procedures

More about us!

At Pine Woods Animal Hospital, our seven-doctor team believes in treating all patients as if they were our own pets and giving them the love, attention, and care that your pets deserve. We are proud to offer a fear-free environment that will help your pets feel comfortable at their appointments. Our educated, experienced staff provides a variety of services including preventative care, diagnostics and treatment for your sick or injured pets, acupuncture, physical rehabilitation therapy, and more.

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**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.