Veterinary Assistant Island Trees Veterinary Hospital

128330 Island Trees Veterinary Hospital; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Mental health resources

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who loves pets and wants to make a difference in patient care. You will support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and routine procedures while maintaining medical charts and a clean workplace.

The role requires strong animal handling, teamwork, and customer service skills. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities for growth within AmeriVet’s network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Ability to handle timid or stressed patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Client communication and education

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and patient care.
• Safely handle and restrain animals; husbandry, cleaning, laundry, providing patient care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Handling lab samples and preparing for courier pickup.
• Medical charting, maintaining accurate patient records.
• Cross train as a client service representative.
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Able to lift 50lbs without assistance

Skills

Vet experience

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Communication skills

Client education

Job description

About us:

Island Trees Veterinary Hospital Hicksville, New York At Island Trees Veterinary Hospital offers an experienced veterinary team that is dedicated to providing exceptional care for our beloved patients. We actively partner with our clients to foster the human-animal bond through compassionate and affordable veterinary care — from their pet’s first adventure to milestones yet to come. We are currently looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is a passionate pet lover and wants to make a difference in the lives of our patients. If you are devoted to offering this type of care, we look forwarding to hearing from you.

Learn more about us at: http://amerivet.com/veterinary-jobs/

Qualifications:

• Experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Being able to handle timid or stressed patients
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Client communication and education

Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and patient care.
• Safely handle and restrain animals; husbandry, cleaning, laundry, providing patient care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Handling lab samples and preparing for currier pick up.
• Medical charting, maintaining accurate patient records.
• Cross train as a client service representative.
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Able to lift 50lbs without assistance

Pay range:

Up to $23.00 based on experience

What Makes Us Different:

• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities. You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career – no matter where you start.