Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet Veterinary of Texas PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Pet insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet Veterinary of Texas PC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our North Shore Animal Hospital team in New York. The role supports veterinarians, assists with nursing care, and helps manage client interactions and patient records.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years clinic experience and a high school diploma. A friendly, team-focused attitude and ability to multitask are essential; evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and pets and ensure they feel comfortable.
• Assist veterinarians with nursing care.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.

Skills

Clinic experience

Team player

Client communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Telephone systems

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet

We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at North Shore Animal Hospital

REPORTS TO:

Practice Manager

PERKS:

• Full Time Health Benefits
• 401k
• Discounted Pet Insurance

PAY:

$22.00/hour DOE

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The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• 2+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
• Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.

S eeking a VA with a flexible schedule, available nights and weekends and some holidays. Some experience required but willing to train. Very busy hospital. Must be a team player and good at multi-tasking.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?