Veterinary Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Veterinary Clinic, part of Community Veterinary Partners, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our long-standing community practice in Nassau, NY. This full-time position includes alternating Saturdays and a supportive team focused on mentorship and quality medicine.

Our AAHA-accredited hospital features advanced diagnostic tools, dedicated surgical and dental suites, and spacious areas to ensure smooth workflow and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assisting veterinarians and technicians during appointments and treatments.
• Preparing exam rooms, surgical suites, and treatment areas.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical equipment.
• Collecting patient histories and recording medical information.
• Assisting with laboratory sample collection and processing.
• Administering medications as permitted by state regulations.
• Providing compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Educating clients on basic pet care, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Client service

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Join a Long-Standing Community Practice

Nassau, NY 12323

Full-Time Schedule | Alternating Saturdays Required

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a collaborative hospital where your skills are appreciated and your team genuinely supports one another? Nassau Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant to become part of our well-established practice serving pets and families throughout the community for generations.

Our five-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital combines progressive medicine with a welcoming, team-focused culture. Many of our staff members have built long-term careers here, creating an environment where mentorship, teamwork, and quality medicine are priorities every day.

Our Hospital Features

• Advanced digital radiology and diagnostic tools
• Dedicated surgical and dental suites
• Ultrasound capabilities
• Spacious treatment and hospitalization areas
• Multiple exam rooms for efficient workflow
• Grooming and training facilities
• Outdoor pet activity and enrichment spaces

Typical Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Safely restraining patients for examinations and procedures
• Assisting veterinarians and technicians during appointments and treatments
• Preparing exam rooms, surgical suites, and treatment areas
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical equipment
• Collecting patient histories and recording medical information
• Assisting with laboratory sample collection and processing
• Administering medications as permitted by state regulations
• Providing compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Educating clients on basic pet care, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant required
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills