Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Training & Hands-On Care

128330 Island Trees Veterinary Hospital; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Mental health resources

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who loves pets and wants to make a difference in patient care. You will support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and routine procedures while maintaining medical charts and a clean workplace.

The role requires strong animal handling, teamwork, and customer service skills. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities for growth within AmeriVet’s network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Ability to handle timid or stressed patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Client communication and education

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and patient care.
• Safely handle and restrain animals; husbandry, cleaning, laundry, providing patient care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Handling lab samples and preparing for courier pickup.
• Medical charting, maintaining accurate patient records.
• Cross train as a client service representative.
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Able to lift 50lbs without assistance

Skills

Vet experience

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Communication skills

Client education

Job description

Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who loves pets and wants to make a difference in patient care. You will support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and routine procedures while maintaining medical charts and a clean workplace.

The role requires strong animal handling, teamwork, and customer service skills. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities for growth within AmeriVet’s network.