Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Metlife benefits

Employee pet discounts

CE reimbursement

Scrub allowance

No overnight or on-call shifts

Job summary

The Veterinary Eye Center of NYC in Long Island City is seeking an entry-level Veterinary Assistant who loves animals and wants to grow with a collaborative team. Prior veterinary experience is required, and you will work in a state-of-the-art facility with the tools and support to succeed.

You’ll assist doctors and technicians, handle and restrain patients, process samples, and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Confidence with handling and restraint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team.
• Ability to adapt with a positive attitude.
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and ethically.
• Resourceful with creative problem-solving.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor and Technicians in a seamless client and patient appointment experience.
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection.
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory.
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area.

Skills

Communication skills

Handling and restraint

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Problem-solving

Ethical conduct

Organization

Team collaboration

Job description

About the role:

The Veterinary Eye Center is looking for an entry-level Veterinary Assistant and animal lover to join our growing team at our location in Long Island City. Veterinary experience is required. We are a staff of inspired veterinary professionals, practicing modern medicine in a state of the art and collaborative environment. Our brand-new facilities ensure you have the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed, grow and thrive.

Our mission to deliver world-class care to pets while transforming the veterinary professions’ culture of burnout into a happier, healthier place has been a rewarding success. With a focus on team wellness and an eye for innovation, we’re building a different kind of veterinary practice, and we’re looking for people who share that belief, our values, and in positively disrupting the status quo in vet med. The practice was designed and builtby cliniciansfor clinicians, and it shows in everything we do.

What We Offer:

• $20 - $23 an hour
• Four day workweek; Monday-Friday practice
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Metlife voluntary benefits
• Employee pet discounts
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Scrub allowance
• No overnight or on-call shifts, late evenings, or weekend coverage

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.

Penn Foster:
Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area

What We Require:

• 1+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Assistant
• Confidence with handling and restraint
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• The ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically
• A resourceful nature and creative problem-solving skills
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• A commitment to the welfare of animals

An Inclusive Environment:

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for VEC, 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.

Feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

NYS Pay Range

$20-$23 USD