Veterinary Assistant

Irondequoit Animal Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Irondequoit Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role includes assisting veterinarians, managing inventory, and providing compassionate care to patients. Ideal candidates should have experience in animal husbandry and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Paid time off

401k

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Parental leave

Generous pet discounts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Maintaining a sterile environment for treatment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS or higher degree

Job description

Irondequoit Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team!

We offer an AMAZING benefits package, which includes paid time off, 401k, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, parental leave, generous pet discounts, and more!

Our Ideal Candidate:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant who is highly motivated, pays excellent attention to detail, can work as a cohesive part of the team, and performs in a fast-paced environment. Our goal is to provide quality and compassionate care to all patients; this must be of high priority to our teammates.
• A full-time position would require working a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. This position will also include inventory oversight and ordering as part of the job role.

Job Duties:

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records.
• Precisely dispensing pharmaceuticals as required.
• Placing weekly inventory orders, managing on-hand inventory, receiving shipments, and processing returns/damaged goods.

Job Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; AAS or higher degree preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and perform squatting, reaching, standing, and walking throughout the day.
• Inventory/purchasing experience is preferred but not required.