Veterinary Assistant Experienced

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick time

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Headspace mental health resources

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Sunrise Veterinary Group in West Islip, NY is seeking a part-time relief Veterinary Assistant to support our GP hospital. You will help deliver compassionate patient care, assist with exams, labs, and medical records, and participate in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

This role offers weekend rotation, competitive hourly pay, and access to a broad veterinary community with growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care.
• Pharmacy and medication administration.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Dentistry.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client experiences and compassionate patient care.
• Support GP hospital operations in West Islip, NY.
• Assist with exams, lab work, imaging and dentistry as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy knowledge

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Join the VCA Sunrise Veterinary Group Team!

VCA Sunrise Veterinary Group is seeking a part-time relief Veterinary Assistant to join our GP hospital in West Islip, NY! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

The salary range for this position is define range using this spacing and punctuation $19 - $23 / hour

Schedule: Full Time, weekend rotation required.

Why join the VCA Sunrise family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.