Veterinary Assistant

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Mount Kisco Veterinary Clinic is moving to a brand-new facility and expanding our medical team with a Veterinary Assistant position. Join a hospital that values patient care, education, and a collaborative culture, offering growth, competitive pay, and strong benefits.

As part of our team you will assist in exams, handling laboratory work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, dental and surgical support, and maintain medical records, all while delivering outstanding client experiences and

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and client communication.
• Experience supporting veterinary procedures and patient handling.
• Ability to assist with lab work and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with basic veterinary imaging and anesthesia support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in exams and patient handling.
• Support laboratory work and sample processing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and dental/surgical procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communication.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Lab sample collection

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Join the VCA Mount Kisco Veterinary Clinic Team We’re excited to announce that we’re moving to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility—just a short walk from our current location! Our new hospital spans over 6,000 square feet and features a cutting-edge surgical suite, a dedicated dental suite, eight exam rooms, and ample off-street parking for your convenience. As we expand into our larger, state-of-the-art facility, we're looking to grow our team as well! VCA Mt. Kisco is currently seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join the medical team. We have been serving the community for over 35 years and are committed to upholding a supportive culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality and promotes professional growth. We are driven by personalized patient care and going the extra mile to connect with the community, and we are seeking a like-minded individual to join the Mt Kisco team!

Why Join the VCA Mt. Kisco Team?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

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
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The salary range for this position is $18 - $21 / hour

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!

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting‑edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board‑certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.