Veterinary Assistant — Lab, Imaging & Patient Care

PAWSitive Veterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

PAWSitive Veterinary is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for our full-service small animal practice in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves triage, lab sample handling, imaging, nursing care, medication administration, and client communication to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will work with a fantastic team of doctors and technicians, with opportunities for ongoing training, career development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker, strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
• Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

PAWSitive Veterinary is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for our full-service small animal practice in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves triage, lab sample handling, imaging, nursing care, medication administration, and client communication to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will work with a fantastic team of doctors and technicians, with opportunities for ongoing training, career development, and a comprehensive benefits package.