Veterinary Assistant: Expert Care, Calm Clinic, Growth

Heal Veterinary Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital in Dumbo, Brooklyn is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians, ensuring smooth clinical workflows and compassionate patient care.

You will contribute to a well‑organized, respectful hospital environment where patient welfare comes first. In this role, you will assist with exams, treatments, surgery prep, room setup, and inventory, while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with hands-on support to doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
• Ability to maintain organized, compassionate hospital environment and prioritize patient care.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and dependable reliability in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with patient care, examinations, treatments, and clinical workflow.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients using low-stress techniques.
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, surgical spaces, equipment, and supplies for daily appointments and procedures.
• Support surgery and dentistry workflows through patient preparation, room setup, instrument preparation, cleaning, and recovery assistance.
• Maintain clean, disinfected, and organized treatment and procedure areas and ensure accurate patient information.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Tools

Vetspire

Job description

H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital in Dumbo, Brooklyn is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians, ensuring smooth clinical workflows and compassionate patient care.

You will contribute to a well‑organized, respectful hospital environment where patient welfare comes first. In this role, you will assist with exams, treatments, surgery prep, room setup, and inventory, while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.