Veterinary Assistant

Leather Stocking Vet Group; Town of German Flatts (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Leather Stocking Vet Group in German Flatts, NY is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to provide support to veterinarians. The role involves caring for animals, cleaning, and maintaining equipment, and assisting in physical exams and treatments. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ideally one year of experience in a veterinary setting. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off, fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary environment for at least one year.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals during their stay.
• Clean cages and facilities regularly.
• Assist with physical exams and treatments.

Skills

Caring for animals

Multitasking

Cleaning and maintaining equipment

Following directions from technicians

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We believe in providing exceptional veterinary care for every pet we see. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The veterinary assistant provides support to veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and performing clerical and administrative work. A caring, motivated, and compassionate attitude, along with the ability to multitask, is essential for success in this position.

Core Values

• Committed: We are motivated to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Optimistic: We exude positivity and unity.
• Supportive: We go out of our way to provide a friendly, caring experience.

Responsibilities

• Genuinely care for animals
• Taking pets out for walks—morning after surgery, during the day, before leaving for the night
• Clean dirty cages and kennels
• Put canned food in fridge—date on can, lid on can
• Ensure all cages have a cage card—name of Patient, Owner name, Phone number
• Triaging patients, performing physical exams, and assisting in performing treatments.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day.
• Cleaning equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies.
• Keeping up on laundry for our animals’ comfort.
• Be comfortable handling dogs and cats.
• Follow directions by the Licensed Veterinary Technicians and DVM.
• Operating and maintaining hospital equipment.
• Clean and disinfect all areas of the clinic.
• Tidy pharmacy, refill prescription vials, dust shelves, and identify outdated meds for LVT.
• Have a good attitude.
• Must be able to work on your feet all day.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years’ experience in the veterinary environment.
• Ability to perform lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.

The responsibilities and qualifications outlined in this job description are intended to provide an overview of the typical tasks and requirements for this position. They are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or expand as needed to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Leatherstocking Veterinary Group is an equal opportunity employer. Leatherstocking Veterinary Group does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or any unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.