Veterinary Assistant: Calm, Competent Care & Growth
Quality Veterinary Care
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Job summary
Quality Veterinary Care in Elmont, NY is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, small-animal practice. You will support clinical teams with exams, lab work, imaging, and patient handling, ensuring low-stress visits for pets and their families.
We value compassionate teamwork, effective communication, and a willingness to grow. Weekend shifts are required; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continuing education.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year veterinary assistant 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.
Responsibilities
- Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
- Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans with clients.
- Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
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Job description
Quality Veterinary Care in Elmont, NY is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, small-animal practice. You will support clinical teams with exams, lab work, imaging, and patient handling, ensuring low-stress visits for pets and their families.
We value compassionate teamwork, effective communication, and a willingness to grow. Weekend shifts are required; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continuing education.
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