Veterinary Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Veterinary Assistant, providing care and handling for animals at a leading veterinary practice in Huntington, New York. This full-time position offers growth opportunities from veterinary technician to management roles, with comprehensive benefits including PTO and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice for at least 1 year is crucial.
• Comfortable handling various animal species.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Caring for animals with special needs like diabetics and geriatrics.
• Cleaning and preparing surgical materials.
• Administering medications and documenting patient well-being.

Skills

Organized

Works well with others

Able to follow directions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Love for animals

Good communication skills

Neat and clean

Education

1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

This practice is a 24 hour location with a lot going on throughout the day as well as the night. Not only will you build relationships with the animals, but also be able to build relationships with our clients.
Key Requirements: Able to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment Be comfortable with handling animals of all species' and sizes Knowledge of different animal medications Build relationships with clients and peers Have good computer skills

**If interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate**

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
• Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
• Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
• Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training