Veterinary Assistant

The Pet Doctor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in New York seeks a skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. The role involves patient care, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries. Opportunities for training and development are available, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage medical cases.
• Collect lab samples and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Job 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.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. 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 master your current role or grow into the next step of your career, you’ll have opportunities through various virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• 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 is a bonus!
• Self-starter with a desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

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

We offer our staff:

• 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
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (e.g., Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc.)
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent upon 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.