Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

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 hospital and contribute to high-quality patient care and client communication.

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will support veterinarians and licensed technicians, assist with anesthetic procedures, radiographs, and maintaining a clean, organized work

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant (specialty or GP).
• Strong communication with clients.
• Ability to safely restrain dogs and cats.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic.
• Interest in internal medicine and specialty care.
• Radiology (X-ray) experience is a plus.

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 clinics.
• Calling in and managing prescriptions with pharmacies.
• Communicating with clients regarding appointments, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborating with a team-oriented hospital staff.

Skills

Veterinary experience

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

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