Veterinary Assistant

East Greenbush Animal Hospital; Town of East Greenbush (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k) for full-time

Job summary

East Greenbush Animal Hospital in Albany, NY seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will assist in examinations, treatments, and surgeries, handle and restrain animals, and communicate with pet owners about care plans.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of veterinary experience.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Disinfection procedures

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment use

Animal handling

Job description

East Greenbush Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant

to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Salary

$18 - $20 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full time position with shifts scheduled during the hospital hours. The hospital is open Monday & Wednesday 7AM-7:30PM, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7AM-6:30 PM, Rotating Saturdays 7:30AM-12:30PM

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of veterinary experience
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About East Greenbush Animal Hospital

East Greenbush Animal Hospital is a progressive 5 doctor small animal practice near Albany, NY founded by Dr. Debbie Chew and Dr. Chris Rocchio in 2003. We are located two hours from NYC and Boston and at the gateway to the Adirondacks.

The staff at the East Greenbush Animal Hospital is proud to offer quality and compassionate veterinary health care to the people and pets of the Capital District. We are a full-service animal hospital that offers preventative veterinary care, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, dentistry with dental radiography, internal medicine, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our hospital is paperless and well-equipped with a full suite of general practice equipment, including digital x-ray in a brand-new dental room, dual-table surgical suite, therapy laser, and ultrasound. The open floor plan of our 7,200 square foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed to maximize comfort and minimize stress for both our patients and their owners.

Our experienced DVM team offers excellent mentorship supported by great staff that know our hospital, our clients and our patients. We value new ideas and strive to create a manageable caseload and great work-life balance for our veterinarians.

We also offer boarding, grooming, obedience training and daycare. Visiting specialists are available for cases that may need additional expertise.