Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & matching

Paid vacation and sick time

CE allowance

Job summary

Ardsley Veterinary Associates seeks an experienced veterinary assistant to join our progressive practice. You will restrain pets, triage patients, assist with imaging and diagnostics, and communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

We value teamwork and a calm, compassionate approach, with opportunities for hands-on and virtual training to advance your clinical skills. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant preferred (1+ year).
• Compassionate, calm demeanor; team player and strong communicator.
• Ability to restrain pets properly and work under pressure.
• Proficient in obtaining medical histories, processing lab tests and radiographs.
• Self-starter committed to ongoing learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Assist in exams and surgical preparation as needed.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Compassionate communicator

Team player

Multi-tasker

Pet restraint proficiency

Medical histories

Radiographs

Lab tests processing

Self-motivated learner

Tools

Radiographs

Laboratory tests

Job description

Ardsley Veterinary Associates is a well-established, progressive fast-paced 6 doctor general animal practice located in Ardsley, NY. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, surgery, urgent care, high speed dentistry, cold laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, digital full body and dental radiology and ultrasonography,

We are located in a vibrant area of Westchester County, and not too far from New York City. Our practice offers board-certified cardiologist, board-certified internist, and board-certified surgeons that are available for consultation and surgery procedures.

To learn more about us click here.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, diagnostic imaging, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance.

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 just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• 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 obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Job Type

Full-time

Pay range

$18 - $20/hour depending on experience

We offer our staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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