Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Stuart Sound Animal Hospital. The role involves assisting veterinarians in examinations, restraining animals when necessary, stocking treatment and surgery rooms, and maintaining sterilized tools and equipment.

You will interact with clients to provide excellent service and update patient records. The ideal candidate has a friendly, professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a

Qualifications

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and restrain animals as needed.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies; maintain sterilized tools and functioning equipment.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files for accurate records.
• Support hospital operations and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Location

Stuart Sound Animal Hospital

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast‑paced, multi‑doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task. Our next team member will be an energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and E‑training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students