Veterinary Assistant (Experienced)

West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $19/hour

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center in Huntington, NY is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, 24-hour team. You will support doctors and technicians, care for patients, and help families with their pets.

The role offers full-time hours with a schedule that includes weekdays and weekends. If you love animals and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is a great place to grow—from veterinary assisting toward technician level and beyond.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience.
• Ability to stand, lift and perform duties for at least 8 hours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced hospital.

Responsibilities

• Care for special needs patients (diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.).
• Restrain canine, feline, and exotic species for doctors and techs.
• Clean cages, surgical area, and equipment; maintain hygiene.
• Administer oral medications and document patient well-being.
• Assist with ER protocol and prep ER table for emergencies.
• Prepare surgical materials with sterilization and handoff.
• Assist LVTs with vital signs, incisions checks, and CNB checks.
• Triaging emergency appointments with the ER doctor on-site.
• Capture radiographs including thorax and abdomen views.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Follow directions

Fast-paced work

Neat appearance

Willing to learn

1 year veterinary experience

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

Join Our Amazing Team as Our Newest Veterinary Assistant! At West Hills Animal Hospital, we're looking for compassionate, experienced individuals who love furry friends just as much as we do. As a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital, no two days are the same. We treat every patient as if they were our own and strive to be a place of comfort for both pets and the people who love them. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll build meaningful relationships not only with our patients but also with the clients who trust us with their pets' care. You'll work alongside a supportive team in a fast-paced environment where you'll have opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career—from becoming a veterinary technician to exploring specialty medicine and future leadership opportunities.

We are currently hiring for a Full-Time position.

Open Shifts

• Mon 8a-3p
• Tue 8a-3p
• Thu 8a-3p
• Fri 8a-3p
• Sat or Sun 8a-5:30p

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
• Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
• Assisting with ER protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
• Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits

• Competitive Salary ($19/hour)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $19.00 / hour