Veterinary Assistant, Heart of Chelsea , Hells Kitchen, NY

suvetocareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

VSOP grants

Job summary

Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group in New York City is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support veterinarians and technicians across hospital areas. This full-time position emphasizes compassionate client service and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has a love for animals, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. We offer growth opportunities, a supportive team, and access to diagnostic equipment and

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client and record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare and provide follow-up.
• Communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture and run in-house lab tests; relay results to owner.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Heart of Chelsea, New York

Are you looking for rewarding career position? A place where you are able to provide care and comfort for clients and their pets, to have growth opportunities, access to progressive diagnostic equipment and treatment options, to work in an encouraging environment with others who share your passion; look no further! We want a new team member with an exceptionally bright and enthusiastic personality. We have a friendly, welcoming staff and fair, honest management.

Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group

,part of the Suveto network of hospitals, located in Hell's Kitchen, New York,has an opening for a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Benefits

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants,SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN,at no cost to team members.VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Heart of Chelsea, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.