Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401k matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Valhalla Animal Hospital in Valhalla, NY, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our well-established practice. The role includes animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and patient care across medical and surgical cases. The successful candidate will contribute to our high standard of service and client communication.

We offer a supportive team, ongoing training, and competitive pay. This on-site position requires a compassionate, reliable team player who can handle the

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to restrain pets properly and communicate with clients.
• Experience with sample collection, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist in surgeries.
• Manage medical and hospitalized cases and communicate treatment plans.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Compassionate team player

Pet restraint

Sample collection & radiographs

Job description

Valhalla Animal Hospital is located at 2 Columbus Ave, Valhalla, NY 10595. Before applying, please take a moment to make sure the commute is a good fit for you. We want this opportunity to be a great match for both you and our team!

Valhalla Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary medicine provider in southern New York. For more than thirty years, our devoted team has provided personal, loving care to earn the highest customer satisfaction rating in the area. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of service for our clients while providing support and guidance to pet owners. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships with clients from their puppy or kitten stages to adult years.

Valhalla Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest innovations and medical capabilities. We provide wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care. Many patients look to us as their one-stop for all their needs. Our clinic is equipped with an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology to optimize our range of diagnostics. We utilizes laser therapy to reduce pain and recovery time in our surgical suites.

Our hospital is a staple in Valhalla, New York. This charming community, whose name translates to the “realm of the gods” in Viking mythology, is bordered by plains, rolling hills, and smooth waters. Come to explore the legends and lore surrounding this hamlet, and stay for the picturesque, untouched nature. You won’t find cookie-cutter houses here: Valhalla’s real estate is made up of a blend of historic and flipped homes in spacious neighborhoods. Kensico Dam Plaza hosts annual events including a winter festival, Fourth of July fireworks, outdoor movies, and concerts. New York City is under an hour away by train to Grand Central Station. Valhalla and Westchester County give residents a breath of fresh air with convenient access to NYC’s world-class entertainment.

To learn more about us, click here!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Pay range:

$20-$24 based on experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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