Veterinary Assistant - Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic - NY

Veterinary Innovative Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Tuition Assistance

Uniform Allowance

Discounted Pet Care

Parental Leave Policy

Job summary

Veterinary Innovative Partners in New York is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to serve as a Client Care & Exam Room Ambassador. This role requires preparing exam rooms, assisting doctors, and educating clients about their pets' health.

The ideal candidate will have previous veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude. This full-time position offers rotating weekends and comprehensive benefits including health care, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or client service experience preferred.
• Experience working in a veterinary hospital setting is essential.
• Strong communication skills and team orientation are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and support doctors during appointments.
• Educate clients on medications and treatment plans.
• Assist with patient treatments and routine nursing care as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team-oriented attitude

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Client Care & Exam Room Ambassador

Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic | New York, NY

Hospital: Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic

Location: 374 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time – Four 10‑hour shifts per week, rotating Saturdays

Hospital Hours: Monday‑Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday Closed

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and support doctors during appointments
• Obtain patient histories and document medical information accurately
• Collect patient vitals and assist with patient handling
• Serve as a liaison between doctors and clients
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Conduct follow‑up calls after appointments and procedures
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Help ensure every client feels welcomed, informed, and supported
• Assist with patient treatments and routine nursing care as needed
• Support hospital workflow and patient flow throughout the day
• Work collaboratively with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Client Communication Specialist/Receptionist experience preferred
• Strong client communication skills required
• Must have previous experience working in a veterinary hospital setting
• Experience obtaining patient histories and vitals preferred
• Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced general practice environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills mandatory
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude mandatory
• Fear Free experience is a plus
• Vetspire experience is a plus but not mandatory

Benefits

• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability – comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer‑paid basic life insurance; voluntary options including AD&D; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
• Paid Time Off – Four weeks of PTO for all full‑time teammates; two floating holidays for added flexibility
• Training & Development – continuing education opportunities for both full‑time and part‑time teammates; personalized development programs with regular check‑ins and growth plans
• Tuition Assistance – support for paying off student loan debt for all full‑time teammates
• Uniform Allowance
• Discounted Pet Care for both part‑time and full‑time teammates
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy – For birth parents: up to 14 weeks paid leave at 100%; for non‑birth parents: 6 weeks paid leave at 100% fully covered

Schedule

• Four (4) 10‑hour shifts per week
• Full‑time employment
• Rotating Saturdays
• Consistent scheduling whenever possible

Compensation

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience, technical proficiency, and overall skill set.