Veterinary Assistant

veterinarypracticepartners; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discount for pets

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group in Hopewell Junction, NY is seeking a full-time Surgical Veterinary Assistant to join our specialty department alongside a board-certified surgery team. You will support examinations, treatments, and surgeries while ensuring compassionate animal care and excellent client service.

Ideal candidates bring experience with animals in a veterinary setting, comfort with restraint and basic lab tasks, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe clinic

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Medical terminology

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Sterilization techniques

Medical records software

Job description

Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group is hiring a full-time Surgical Veterinary Assistant to join our specialty department, working alongside our board-certified surgery specialist and a dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to delivering exceptional animal care and client service, we'd love to hear from you!

What to Expect

• All the benefits you deserve -medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm and rotating Saturday mornings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group

Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group is an AHHA-accredited practice enjoying an over 50-year legacy of service to our community and the surrounding areas. We continue to strive to honor a legacy of compassion, integrity, respect and selflessness towards each other, clients, patients, colleagues, and community. Our modern, 11,000 square foot main facility houses an ultrasound suite, dental suite, endoscopy, separate specialty and general practice surgery suites, multiple patient wards including a separate cat ward, ICU, doctor offices, radiology suite, spacious treatment room, and a large, welcoming reception area. We have a class IV laser unit and a digital thermal imaging unit.

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