Veterinary Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Panorama (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder/

Fertility and family planning

Free CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service-dis

Student loan support tools and?

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Penfield Veterinary Hospital in Rochester, NY. This full-time role supports veterinarians and licensed technicians, with 30–40 hours weekly and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities include client education, assisting with pre-op, surgery and post-op, stocking rooms, maintaining sterile environments, and managing inventory. Starting pay ranges $17–$19 per hour.

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/walk throughout the day.

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 and maintain sterile environment.
• Record patient history and update medical records in the system.
• Dispense pharmaceuticals as required and manage inventory.
• Place weekly inventory orders and process shipments/returns.

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 50 lb

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS or higher preferred

Job description

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Penfield Veterinary Hospital

Rochester, 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, with some Saturdays required.

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 Penfield Veterinary Hospital

At Penfield Veterinary Hospital, we provide primary care to dogs and cats in the Penfield, Webster, and Rochester areas. Penfield Veterinary Hospital is a progressive practice that delivers high-quality veterinary care with compassion and understanding. We emphasize pet owner education, empowering you to make the best decisions for your companion.

As pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, we recognize the importance of providing care that’s responsive to the needs of pets and their people. That’s why we truly value what you have to say. You’re the one who spends the most time with your pet, observing changes in health and behavior. Listening to your concerns is essential to our role and our ability to effectively care for your furry family member. When you choose Penfield Veterinary Hospital, you’re choosing a partner you can rely on to help your pet achieve optimal health and wellness.

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.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of light
• Exploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success

Read more about us here.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $ 17-19/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.