Veterinary Assistant

Hospital For Veterinary Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery in NYC seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their clinical team. This role involves ensuring patient comfort and maintaining cleanliness while offering robust support for skill growth. A focus on team wellness and continuous education is central, making this an excellent opportunity for passionate veterinary professionals.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Discounted pet insurance through MetLife

401(k) with company match

Wellness support/EAP

Unlimited CE reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a clinical Veterinary Assistant.
• ICU and surgical experience a plus.
• Confident restraint skills and basic hospital knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are comfortable at all times.
• Clean and maintain kennels, cages, and runs.
• Follow specific clinical instructions from Vet Techs.

Skills

Restraint Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Multi-tasking

Willingness to Learn

Job description

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery, the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, is seeking to further build our clinical team with a compassionate, full time, Veterinary Assistant with an intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.

We are a collaborative team of passionate veterinary professionals, practicing in a clinician-designed, 10,000 square foot facility, having launched in July 2023. The practice of modern medicine in a state of the art and highly personalized environment is the primary goal for our patients and clients.

Our focus on team wellness and technology is to ensure you will always have the tools needed to succeed, grow, and thrive, and our benefits and perks are designed around the unique needs of our field and the impactful, important work that is veterinary medicine.

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire, grow, and refine your skills and bodies of knowledge in a supportive, specialty environment.

What We Offer:

• $19 - $26/hr. This salary range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed salary will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies.
• Generous paid time off
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• 401(k) with a company match
• Wellness support/EAP

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure patients are comfortable at all times
• Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, and runs
• Keep the hospital clean and sanitary
• Follow specific clinical instructions from Vet Techs
• Sterilize the surgical suite and surgical equipment
• Restocking
• Walking dogs to relief room
• Table turnover

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year of experience as a clinical Veterinary Assistant
• Confident restraint skills and basic hospital knowledge
• ICU and surgical experience a plus
• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to handle multiple tasks
• Someone who loves to learn and acquire new skills
• A willingness to take initiative
• A candidate with the ability to quickly pivot and assist where needed

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

NYS Pay Range

$19 - $26 USD

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