Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with animals and their owners, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all. With a focus on professional growth, the position encourages advancement into veterinary technician roles or management opportunities. The clinic operates six days a week, fostering strong relationships within a supportive environment. If you have a love for animals and a desire to learn, this is the perfect chance to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

401K with Company Match

Career Development and Training

Qualifications

• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, lift, and perform duties for a minimum of 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals for examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and document patient well-being.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the clinic.

Skills

Multitasking

Animal Handling

Customer Service

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $17.50 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant!

We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for both pets and their owners—whether they're here for routine care or during times of illness. This position offers room for professional growth, with opportunities to advance into roles such as veterinary technician, specialty medicine, or even pursue future management positions. Our clinic operates six days a week, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and our close-knit team allows for strong, lasting relationships with clients and their animals.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to multitask efficiently across responsibilities such as answering phones, assisting in exam rooms, and filling prescriptions
• Comfortable handling animals of all breeds and sizes
• Proficient in both computer use and phone communication
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with clients

Looking to fill the following shifts:

• Monday 8-6pm
• Tuesday 8-6pm
• Wednesday 8-1pm
• Saturday 8-5pm

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

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Restraining a variety of canines and felines for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, exam rooms, treatment area, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of patients during intake
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures.
• 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
• Neat, clean, and adheres to West Hills North 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