Veterinary Assistant — Career Growth, Mentorship & CE

128330 Island Trees Veterinary Hospital; Levittown (NY); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Referral program

Career development opportunities

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO

Résumé du poste

Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our caring team. You’ll assist veterinarians, handle and restrain animals, and support client services while maintaining clean patient records.

Must have veterinary assistant experience, strong animal handling skills, and be available Fridays and Saturdays. Pay is up to $23.00/hour depending on experience. Benefits are available for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Ability to handle timid or stressed patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Client communication and education.
• Available to work Friday and Saturday shifts.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and patient care.
• Safely handle and restrain animals; husbandry, cleaning, laundry, providing patient care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Handling lab samples and preparing for courier pickup.
• Medical charting, maintaining accurate patient records.
• Cross train as a client service representative.
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Able to lift 50lbs without assistance.

Connaissances

Veterinary assistant experience

Animal handling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Client communication

Weekend shifts (Fri & Sat)

Description du poste

Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our caring team. You’ll assist veterinarians, handle and restrain animals, and support client services while maintaining clean patient records.

Must have veterinary assistant experience, strong animal handling skills, and be available Fridays and Saturdays. Pay is up to $23.00/hour depending on experience. Benefits are available for full-time staff.