Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

VCA Mount Kisco Veterinary Clinic is expanding into a brand-new facility featuring a 6,000 square foot space, eight exam rooms, and a modern surgical and dental suite. We are hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join a supportive team focused on personalized patient care and community connection.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. The salary range for this position is $18 - $21 per hour, with full-time and part-time roles available.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and client communication required.
• Ability to assist in exams, treatments, and basic diagnostics.
• Ability to support the surgical and anesthesia workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist in pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect lab samples and assist with processing.
• Support diagnostic imaging and surgical prep.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist during procedures.
• Participate in dentistry and medical recordkeeping.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical prep & assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Tools

None

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 imagingSurgical 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.