Veterinary Assistant

EverVet Partners; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health—

Employee Assistance Program available

Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D

401K Plan with Generous Employer Match

Maternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Life, Short Term, & Disability

Discount Programs

Discounted Veterinary Care

On-Demand Pay Options

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sand Creek Animal Hospital in New York's Town of Colonie is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who will support veterinarians and technicians, handle patient restraint, assist in radiology, and ensure compassionate care for a variety of pets.

You will communicate with clients, help with daily treatments for hospitalized patients, and assist with setting up equipment and maintaining inventory. The role offers $18 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinarians and technicians.
• Comfort with animal handling and patient restraint.
• Ability to communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians.
• Manage patient restraint.
• Aid in radiology.
• Communicate with clients.
• Conduct medical procedures.
• Maintain equipment and inventory.
• Provide daily treatments to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Client communication

Veterinary assisting

Radiology support

Inventory management

Patient restraint

Medical procedures

Job description

Why You'll Love this Veterinary Assistant Job!

Ifyou are passionate about animals and excited about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you!

When you become a part of Sand Creek Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.

Pay Range

$18 / hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*
• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
• Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Maternity Leave*
• Bereavement Leave
• Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*
• Discount Programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• On-Demand Pay Options
• Referral Bonus

Career Enhancement Benefits

• The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
• Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
• Access to a multitude of VMG resources

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only