Veterinary Assistant — Caring for Pets & Surgical Support

Thrive Pet Healthcare; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health therapy resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Backup childcare and elder care

Zusammenfassung

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Astoria Veterinary Group in Astoria, NY. This full-time role supports veterinarians and licensed staff, assisting in pre-op, surgery, and post-op care while maintaining clean, organized treatment areas.

You will educate clients, manage medical records, and handle inventory tasks. A minimum of 1 year in animal care and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required, with HS diploma or higher preferred.

Qualifikationen

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; AAS or higher preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Inventory/purchasing experience is preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records.
• Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
• Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Animal husbandry experience

Inventory/purchasing experience

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS or higher preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Astoria Veterinary Group in Astoria, NY. This full-time role supports veterinarians and licensed staff, assisting in pre-op, surgery, and post-op care while maintaining clean, organized treatment areas.

You will educate clients, manage medical records, and handle inventory tasks. A minimum of 1 year in animal care and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required, with HS diploma or higher preferred.