Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine

Gold-Coast-Center-For-Veterinary-Care; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401K with company match

Career development and training

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care in Huntington, NY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for our Internal Medicine Department to join a fast-paced, collaborative team alongside board-certified specialists.

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care and client communication, assist with anesthetic procedures and radiographs, obtain medical histories, and help maintain a clean, organized workflow while expanding your skills in specialty medicine.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant (specialty or GP).
• Comfortable in a client-facing role with strong communication skills.
• 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

• Assist LVTs and veterinarians with patient care and procedures.
• Prepare and position patients for anesthetic procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats for exams and treatments.
• Use proper restraint techniques for exams and procedures.
• Support diagnostic workflows, including radiographs (X-rays).
• Obtain and document medical histories from clients and referring clinics.
• Call in and manage prescriptions with pharmacies.
• Communicate with clients regarding appointments, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with a supportive, team-oriented hospital staff.

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

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant (specialty or GP)
• Comfortable in a client-facing role with strong communication skills
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay $18-20 / hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training