Veterinary Assistant

Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to perform horse care, basic barn duties, and assist veterinarians in daily appointments and treatments. You will help with admissions, medical records, in-house lab work, surgical support, instrument care, and vehicle readiness.

The role requires equine knowledge, ability to restrain horses, and physical fitness to lift up to 50 pounds, plus strong communication with doctors and clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Equine knowledge and skillset required.
• Ability to restrain and handle equine patients.
• Prolonged standing, reaching, bending, and lifting; must lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during patient examinations and treatments, both in-clinic and ambulatory.
• Manage admissions and discharges in line with clinic protocols.
• Maintain and update in-house medical records and ensure lab results are recorded and communicated.
• Perform in-house lab tests, prepare samples for referral labs, and maintain logs.
• Aid in pre-surgical preparations, assist with surgeries, and manage post-surgical cleanup.
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments to maintain sterile supply.
• Ensure veterinary vehicles are stocked and ready for daily appointments.
• Provide care for horses, including stall and paddock maintenance.
• Communicate with doctors and relay information to horse owners.
• Perform routine housekeeping and ensure OSHA & safety compliance.
• Oversee maintenance and repair scheduling of equipment and facilities.
• Record and manage inventory supplies; assist with staff training and meetings.
• Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Patient Relations

Medical Terminology

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant’s role is to perform horse care and handling duties; to perform basic barn care and housekeeping duties, to assist with laboratory sample processing; to assist veterinarians in daily preparation and final completion of appointments and treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Veterinarian Assistance: Support veterinarians during patient examinations and treatments, both in-clinic and ambulatory.
• Patient Admission and Discharge: Manage admissions and discharges in line with clinic protocols.
• Medical Record Management: Accurately maintain and update in-house medical records and ensure lab test results are correctly recorded and communicated.
• Laboratory Duties: Perform in-house lab tests as able, prepare lab samples for referral laboratories, and maintain laboratory logs and inventory of supplies.
• Surgical Support: Aid in pre-surgical preparations, assist with surgery processes, and manage post-surgical clean-up.
• Instrument Care: Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments to maintain an adequate and sterile supply.
• Vehicle Preparation: Ensure veterinary vehicles are stocked and ready, with supplies organized for daily appointments.
• Animal Husbandry: Provide care such as feeding, watering, and following veterinary instructions for horse management, including stall and paddock maintenance.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with doctors and relay necessary information between doctors and horse owners.
• Housekeeping and Safety: Perform routine housekeeping, ensure OSHA & Safety compliance, and ensure a professional and safe workspace.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair scheduling of equipment and upkeep the barn and hospital facilities to standards.
• Inventory Management: Record and manage inventory supplies, ensuring all areas are stocked appropriately.
• Customer and Staff Interaction: Provide customer service, train co-workers and students, and participate in staff meetings.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing education opportunities to maintain licensure and stay current with industry standards.
• Customer and Staff Interaction: Provide customer service, train co-workers and students, and participate in staff meetings.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Patient Relations

Medical Terminology

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Education/Licensing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Experience

Equine knowledge and skillset required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to restrain and handle equine patients.

Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to work in a variety of environments (office setting, barn, outdoor elements, driving – work vehicles, tractor).