Veterinary Assistant

iHire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to provide comprehensive care including urgent services and diagnostics. Ideal candidates are compassionate professionals with a strong communication skillset and experience in veterinary practices. Opportunities for career development and training are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with minimum 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficient in restraining pets, sample collection, and monitoring anesthesia a bonus.
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and assist in surgeries.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

1-year experience preferred

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Sample collection

Radiographs processing

Job description

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Company Description

The Pet Doctor is a two-doctor general practice, small animal & some exotics veterinary hospital. We offer a wide range of services to provide the best care for our patients including Preventative Care, Urgent Care & Emergency Services, Digital Radiology, High Speed Dentistry, Ultrasound, Laser Therapy, In-House Laboratory and Dental Imaging.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
  
  

Additional Information

Pay ranges from $19-$22/hr depending on experience

We Offer Our Staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
  
  

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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