Veterinary Assistant

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.; East Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Tuition assistance & career growth

Job summary

VCA Animal General of East Norwich is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team at 6320 Northern Blvd, East Norwich, NY 11732. You will support veterinarians and technicians and help ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners.

We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for training and career development. Compensation for this role is $19–$20 per hour, dependent on experience, with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Medical recordkeeping

Responsibilities

• The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care; Client education and care; Pharmacy and medication administration; Lab sample collection and processing; Medical recordkeeping.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Location: 6320 Northern Blvd, East Norwich, NY 11732 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $19-$20/hour depending on experience

About Us

At VCA Animal General of East Norwich, we are dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. We take pride in providing not only the highest quality medical care for our patients, but also an outstanding experience for their owners. Our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are highly trained and deeply committed to compassionate, modern veterinary care. We stay at the forefront of the field, utilizing the latest techniques and treatments—including advanced procedures such as stem cell therapy—which has made us a trusted destination for pet owners throughout the tri-state area.

Role Description

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our team and caring for the pets who rely on us every day. If you’re passionate about animal health and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistant and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits

• Career Support: Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Health & Well Being: Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Additional Benefits

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Qualifications and Responsibilities

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care; Client education and care; Pharmacy and medication administration; Lab sample collection and processing; Medical recordkeeping.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Company Overview

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year.

We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

Join Us

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Join us.