Veterinary Assistant — Four‑Day Week + CE Reimbursement

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Metlife benefits

Employee pet discounts

CE reimbursement

Scrub allowance

No overnight or on-call shifts

Job summary

The Veterinary Eye Center of NYC in Long Island City is seeking an entry-level Veterinary Assistant who loves animals and wants to grow with a collaborative team. Prior veterinary experience is required, and you will work in a state-of-the-art facility with the tools and support to succeed.

You’ll assist doctors and technicians, handle and restrain patients, process samples, and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Confidence with handling and restraint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team.
• Ability to adapt with a positive attitude.
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and ethically.
• Resourceful with creative problem-solving.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor and Technicians in a seamless client and patient appointment experience.
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection.
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory.
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area.

Skills

Communication skills

Handling and restraint

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Problem-solving

Ethical conduct

Organization

Team collaboration

Job description

The Veterinary Eye Center of NYC in Long Island City is seeking an entry-level Veterinary Assistant who loves animals and wants to grow with a collaborative team. Prior veterinary experience is required, and you will work in a state-of-the-art facility with the tools and support to succeed.

You’ll assist doctors and technicians, handle and restrain patients, process samples, and maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.