Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Job summary

Van Lue Veterinary Surgical is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our surgical team. Previous veterinary experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate is a reliable team player who can multi-task in a fast-paced setting and grow their veterinary knowledge. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons and nurses, handling and restraining patients, cleaning the facility, restocking supplies, and performing in-house lab tasks.

Qualifications

• Computer and typing skills required.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and veterinary nurses/technicians with daily operation and cleaning of the facility.
• Support patient treatments, handling, and restraint; assist with in-house lab work and instrument care.
• Restock disposables, maintain equipment, and ensure sterile operating areas between surgeries.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Veterinary terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Van Lue Veterinary Surgical is a surgical referral practice seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Previous veterinary experience is preferred.

We are seeking an individual who can multi-task and maintain a professional demeanor in a sometimes-stressful environment. You must be flexible and willing to take on diverse responsibilities, with a desire to grow professionally. The ideal candidate is a confident team player who is excited to advance their veterinary surgical and medical knowledge and is willing to provide input and ideas based on knowledge and prior experience.

Requirements

Duties:

The responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant in our practice are to assist our surgeons and veterinary nurses/technicians with the daily operation and cleaning of our facility. This includes:

• Assisting with patient treatments, husbandry, and restraint


• General cleaning of the hospital and turn over of the operating room in between surgeries.


• Laundry


• Restocking hospital disposables


• Instrument care and cleaning


• Run in-house lab samples


• Machine/equipment maintenance as required

Position requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Computer and typing skills


• Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures


• Lifting and carrying patients and equipment up to 50 lbs unassisted and ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time


• Availability to work 30-35 hours/week, Tuesday through Friday (Fridays and Wednesdays are a must)

Benefits:

• Paid vacation


• Paid holidays


• Competitive wages


• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options


• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.


• 401K with employer match


• CE opportunities


• Uniforms


• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and wanting to learn more about specialty practice and surgery.