Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Town of Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company–mA

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital in New Hartford, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a full-time team committed to compassionate care and client service. The role supports diagnostic imaging, lab work, medication administration, and accurate medical records while delivering excellent client experiences.

The position offers a standard 8 a.m.–5 p.m. workday, Monday–Friday, with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits within a supportive, team-driven hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care.
• Pharmacy and medication administration.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care and client service.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect and process lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.50/hr

About Us

VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility that has been helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives since 1997. Our hospital is built on a foundation of compassionate care, advanced medical services, and a strong commitment to supporting the human–animal bond. We take pride in fostering a welcoming, team-driven environment where collaboration and continuous learning are encouraged. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our team and play an essential role in delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to their families.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary Assistant and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

Location: 2448 Chenango Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com