Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Farmingville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k)

Pet discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital in Farmingville, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, full-service practice. The role emphasizes compassionate care, client communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is motivated, team-oriented, and eager to grow with ongoing learning and professional development.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Location: 840 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738.

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 840 Horseblock Road | Farmingville, NY 11738

Compensation : The pay range for this position is $18.50-$21/hr

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Long Island community since 1972. We are a busy, full-service veterinary practice that values teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to quality care.

Our mission is simple: to help pets live long, healthy lives. This mission drives everything we do, and it’s only possible through the dedication and collaboration of our entire team. Every role is essential, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard and respected.

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for animal care and community service. The ideal candidate is motivated, team-oriented, and eager to grow within a practice that encourages ongoing learning and professional development.

Why join the VCA Farmingville team?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Continuing education allowance

• Tuition support and sponsorships

• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Generous pet care discounts

• Life, long and short-term disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time

• 401(k)

• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. 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

• Exam room assisting

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!

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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com