Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury recherche un Assistant Vétérinaire expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe. Ce poste nécessite de soutenir les médecins et les techniciens, tout en fournissant des soins compatissants aux animaux. Les candidats doivent avoir une éthique de travail solide et une flexibilité dans les horaires. Des avantages compétitifs et un environnement de travail stimulant sont offerts.

Benefits

Avantages médicaux/dentaires

Remises pour soins aux animaux personnels

Jours de congé payés

Qualifications

• Expérience en tant qu'assistant vétérinaire est préférée.
• Travailleur motivé avec une éthique de travail solide sera également considéré.
• Flexibilité dans les horaires, y compris nuits et weekends requis.

Responsibilities

• Maintenir les dossiers médicaux des patients.
• Préparer la salle d'opération et les patients.
• Assurer l'hygiène générale des patients.

Skills

Compassion

Attention aux détails

Travail d'équipe

Job description

The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.Duties will include:
• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work

• Assisting with diagnostic imaging of many modalities
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

• General patient husbandry and hygiene

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!

Experience is preferred however a motivated candidate with excellent work ethic will be considered.

Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, and some holidays is required.

Pay range of $18.00-22.00 dependent on experience and skill set

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com