Veterinary Assistant

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 46,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Lyra Health mental health resources

Pet perks and veterinary service-disoc

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare's Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine in New York, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will work alongside veterinarians and licensed technicians, supporting pre-op, surgery, and post-op procedures in a specialized exotic animal environment.

The role offers full-time hours (30–40 per week) with a focus on accurate record-keeping, patient care, and inventory control, in a facility dedicated to avian and exotic pets.

Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
High school diploma or equivalent; AAS or higher preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Educate clients on medical procedures and next steps.
Assist DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
Stock exam and treatment rooms with supplies; maintain sterile environment.
Record patient history and medical records in computer systems; update as needed.
Precisely dispense pharmaceuticals as required.
Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS or higher preferred

Tools

Medical records software

Inventory management system

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine

New York, NY

Full-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets' primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet's life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate

An upbeat, self-starter who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) and Licensed Vet Technicians (LVTs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week.

Job Duties

Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records.
Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required

About the Hospital

We have a customized facility where exotic pets will receive state-of-the-art medical and surgical care in a peaceful and calm environment free from dogs and cats. Our team caters to birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, small ruminants, and wildlife as pets (such as squirrels, pigeons, etc.). We also offer TeleVet services for any patients that have been seen by one of our vets in the last 12 months.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health

Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Subsidized backup childcare and elder care

Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning

FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams' power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.