Veterinary Assistant: Full-Time with Benefits

Paumanok Veterinary Hospital; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Paumanok Veterinary Hospital in Patchogue, NY is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work with our team of veterinarians, technicians and support staff to ensure excellent animal care and customer service. Salary ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule spans Monday–Saturday with varying shifts. You will assist during examinations and surgeries, handle animals safely, prepare examination and surgical areas, perform basic lab work, administer

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Comfort with handling and restraining animals safely.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision of a veterinarian.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Maintain accurate medical records and clinic organization.

Skills

Animal handling

Veterinary experience

Record keeping

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Paumanok Veterinary Hospital in Patchogue, NY is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work with our team of veterinarians, technicians and support staff to ensure excellent animal care and customer service. Salary ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule spans Monday–Saturday with varying shifts. You will assist during examinations and surgeries, handle animals safely, prepare examination and surgical areas, perform basic lab work, administer