Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Ossining, NY seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians in patient care, sample collection, lab analysis, and anesthesia monitoring under supervision.

The role requires compassion, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic. We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing tests is a plus.
• Ability to restrain pets properly and maintain patient comfort.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets as needed and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform radiographs.
• Assist with anesthesia and provide nursing care for hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.

Skills

Pet restraint

Client communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Compassionate

Tools

Sample collection

Laboratory tests

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Family Veterinary Care is dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.

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:$17-22 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/.