Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine

AAVMP

Town of Huntington (NY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care in Huntington, NY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine Department. You will work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to advance skills in specialty veterinary medicine.

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care and client communication, assist with exam preparation, anesthesia procedures, radiographs, and RX management, and help maintain a

Qualifications

Experience as a Veterinary Assistant (specialty or GP)
Strong communication skills for client-facing role
Confidence in handling and restraining dogs and cats safely
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
Interest in internal medicine and specialty care
Experience with radiology (X-rays) is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and veterinarians with patient care and procedures
Preparing and positioning patients for anesthetic procedures
Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats for exams and treatments
Utilizing proper restraint techniques for physical exams and procedures
Supporting diagnostic workflows, including radiographs (X-rays)
Obtaining and documenting medical histories from clients and referring veterinary clinics
Calling in and managing prescriptions (Rx) with pharmacies
Communicating with clients regarding appointments, medications, and follow-up care
Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
Collaborating with a supportive, team-oriented hospital staff

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Client communication

Animal handling

Multitasking

Internal medicine interest

Radiology familiarity

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care - Huntington, NY

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Internal Medicine Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while expanding your skills in specialty veterinary medicine.

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication, supporting our team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and veterinarians with patient care and procedures
Preparing and positioning patients for anesthetic procedures
Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats for exams and treatments
Utilizing proper restraint techniques for physical exams and procedures
Supporting diagnostic workflows, including radiographs (X-rays) (experience a plus)
Obtaining and documenting medical histories from clients and referring veterinary clinics
Calling in and managing prescriptions (Rx) with pharmacies
Communicating with clients regarding appointments, medications, and follow-up care
Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
Collaborating with a supportive, team-oriented hospital staff