Veterinary Assistant

Locust Valley Vet; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and Career development

Zusammenfassung

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our devoted team in Locust Valley, NY. You will greet clients, manage appointments, and assist in examinations, helping ensure animal safety and owner communication.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, weekend availability, and the physical ability to lift 30–50 pounds. This full-time role offers growth and a positive, supportive atmosphere in a busy clinic.

Qualifikationen

• Greeting clients with a warm and professional demeanor.
• Assist in safe restraint of cats and dogs during examinations and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Provide friendly, quality customer care to patients and clients
• Process invoices payments
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and obtain all necessary medical history
• Determine the status of the patient’s immunizations and tests
• Communicate with the doctor and technical staff on the patient’s arrival and necessary treatments
• Fill prescriptions, food requests, and over-the-counter products as instructed by a veterinarian
• Accurately input data into computer software
• This is not a complete list of job duties; some tasks may be assigned or reassigned as policies and procedures change*

Kenntnisse

Weekend availability

Lifting 30-50 lbs

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Locust Valley, New York

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

As an assistant here at Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic, you will be at the heart of our bustling and dynamic environment. This role requires a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys the rewarding challenge of working closely with both animals and their owners.

Your responsibilities will include greeting clients with a warm and professional demeanor, managing appointments, and ensuring smooth communication between the veterinary team and pet owners. Additionally, you will be trained to assist in the safe restraint of cats and dogs during examinations and procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety.

While the work is demanding, we believe in maintaining a positive and enjoyable atmosphere, where team members can share a laugh and celebrate successes together.

If you are passionate about animal care and enjoy engaging with people, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Provide friendly, quality customer care to patients and clients
• Process invoices payments
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and obtain all necessary medical history
• Determine the status of the patient’s immunizations and tests
• Communicate with the doctor and technical staff on the patient’s arrival and necessary treatments
• Fill prescriptions, food requests, and over-the-counter products as instructed by a veterinarian
• Accurately input data into computer software
• This is not a complete list of job duties; some tasks may be assigned or reassigned as policies and procedures change*

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma
• Weekend availability as needed
• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and Career development