Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Village of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality care for animals. The role involves assisting with examinations, maintaining records, and ensuring a clean environment. Offering competitive pay, benefits, and a positive work atmosphere, this position is ideal for animal lovers eager to contribute to pet welfare.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical knowledge in administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during exams and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Perform basic laboratory tests like blood and urine collection.

Skills

Animal handling

Disinfection techniques

Medical record maintenance

Compassionate care

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Olde Towne Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve —medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $20-$25/hr. based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: M-F and some Saturdays. Schedule will vary daily from 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries

• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces

• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples

• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian

• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed

• Maintain accurate medical records

• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits

• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.

• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Olde Towne Animal Hospital

Olde Towne Animal Hospital offers families and their fur babies a convenient and skilled environment in which their care is a top priority. Our goal is to create healthier and happier families through reduced recovery times after procedures, state-of-the-art technology, brand-new facilities, and a staff that is as friendly as they are effective.