Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Clinic Support

Northside Veterinary Clinic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Northside Veterinary Clinic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to join our team. This full-time role requires at least 2 years of experience, strong animal handling skills, and the ability to assist vets during exams, treatments, and surgeries.

You will prepare rooms, perform routine labs, manage medical records, and communicate care plans with pet owners. We offer comprehensive benefits, a supportive work-life balance, and opportunities to work with a

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under a veterinarian's supervision.
• Communicate with pet owners about care plans and follow-up visits.
• Maintain medical records and clinic cleanliness.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Animal handling

Medical record keeping

Communication with pet owners

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Sterilization equipment

Medical laboratory equipment

Job description

Northside Veterinary Clinic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to join our team. This full-time role requires at least 2 years of experience, strong animal handling skills, and the ability to assist vets during exams, treatments, and surgeries.

You will prepare rooms, perform routine labs, manage medical records, and communicate care plans with pet owners. We offer comprehensive benefits, a supportive work-life balance, and opportunities to work with a