Veterinary Assistant - Hands-on Care & Growth in NYC

East Side Animal Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

East Side Animal Hospital in New York City is seeking a veterinary support professional to assist with animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, and anesthesia assistance. You will contribute to a busy hospital team focused on compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families.

The role emphasizes preventative care knowledge, communication with clients, and a willingness to learn across virtual and hands-on training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary support experience preferred.
• CVT/RVT/LVT credential is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Support medical and hospitalized patients with nursing care and medication administration.
• Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures and anesthesia management.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Punctual

Weekend availability

Customer service

Accurate charting

Medical records interpretation

Preventative care knowledge

Surgical procedures

Hospital workflow

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Radiography skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT

Job description

East Side Animal Hospital in New York City is seeking a veterinary support professional to assist with animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, and anesthesia assistance. You will contribute to a busy hospital team focused on compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families.

The role emphasizes preventative care knowledge, communication with clients, and a willingness to learn across virtual and hands-on training opportunities.