Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Woodbury Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate team providing high-quality care for pets. The role blends veterinary assistant duties with receptionist responsibilities as needed, offering training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities include restraining pets, triaging patients, collecting and analyzing samples, imaging, nursing care, and communicating treatment plans to clients; a dynamic work environment with growth potential and competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Veterinary Assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, medical histories, laboratory tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical/hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients and assist in anesthesia monitoring.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Communication

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Self-motivation

Job description

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!

*This role requires flexibility to support both Veterinary Assistant and Reception responsibilities as needed.

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:

$18-$24/hr 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 pre-employment screening.

*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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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