Veterinary Assistant

Thrive-Pet-Healthcare; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Parental leave

CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at the Animal Hospital of Pittsford in Pittsford, NY. This full-time position involves assisting veterinarians and licensed technicians, educating clients, and maintaining sterile treatment areas.

Expect 30–40 hours per week with opportunities for hands-on clinical training and growth. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of animal husbandry experience, strong attention to detail, and a high school diploma (AAS or higher preferred).

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
• Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Attention to detail

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma

AAS or higher preferred

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Hospital of Pittsford

Pittsford, NY

Full-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate:

An upbeat, self-starter who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) and Licensed Vet Technicians (LVTs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week.

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 dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
• Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process 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 preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
• Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required

About the Hospital

At Pittsford Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest level of compassionate service to the pets and families of Rochester, NY and the surrounding areas. We provide primary and urgent care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other exotic animals and also offer boarding services. We believe strong relationships with our clients are fundamental to keeping pets happy and healthy, and we have dedicated ourselves to offering comprehensive, progressive care for over fifty years. Our outpatient Urgent Care services are offered on weekends and Holidays for common pet illnesses and injuries.

Why Join Thrive?

• Paid LVT Student Mentorship Program designed to support your transition into practice
• Hands-on clinical training that builds confidence and real-world experience
• Ongoing coaching and development to help you reach your career goals
• Supportive, collaborative culture where teamwork, learning, and growth are a priority

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams' power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of lightExploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success

Read more about us here.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $16-18/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.