Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential care to animals, including triaging patients, administering medications, and assisting in surgeries. With a focus on professional development, this position offers opportunities for training and growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to advance your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Continuing Education Allowance

Personal Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pet restraint, triaging incoming patients, and lab sample collection.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthetic management.

Skills

Pet Restraint

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Effective Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Veterinary Assistant Experience

Job description

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Company Description

At Woodbury Animal Hospital, our compassionate team is proud to offer your furry family members quality, comprehensive services to help them lead a long, healthy life. Our trusted pet hospital features advanced technology and an extensive team of passionate veterinarians ready to offer a wide range of services to your beloved animals.

We've proudly served the local Woodbury community for years with reliable veterinary services, employing a comprehensive approach in the pursuit of optimal health and well-being for your pet.

Woodbury, NY rests in the heart of Long Island. This borough has the most diversified economy within New York, and provides access to great education, entertainment, and shopping.

Click the link to learn more about us: Woodbury Animal Hospital !

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
  
  

Additional Information

Pay range: $17-24hr depending 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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 .

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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