Veterinary Assistant, Dix Hills, New York

Suveto; Elwood (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dix Hills Animal Hospital in Dix Hills, NY, part of the Suveto network, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis to support veterinarians in general practice.

The ideal candidate has animal care knowledge, strong communication, the ability to multitask, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach; weekend and holiday availability preferred. Medical benefits included; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and owners.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and equipment.
• Restrain animals safely.
• Care for hospitalized patients.
• Follow hospital policies at all times.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Dix Hills, New York

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Huntington, New York, United States

Job Description

Dix Hills Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for an experiencedfulltime Veterinary Assistantsto join our Team!

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. The role will involve assisting our veterinarians in General Practice settings. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their owners
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of hospital and equipment
• Handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
• Participate in the care and feeding of hospitalized patients
• Adhere to hospital core values, policies and procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the highest standard of patient care

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Dix Hills Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.