Veterinary Assistant or LVT

Groton City Animal Hospital; Town of Groton (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Groton City Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our care team. You will support veterinarians and technicians across exams, surgeries, radiography, and diagnostics, ensuring compassionate patient care and accurate medical records.

The role requires teamwork, good attendance, and a positive attitude as you help deliver high-quality client service and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing compassionate patient care in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to obtain and record patient histories and vital signs accurately.
• Comfort with restraining dogs and cats safely under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe, and efficient patient care.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures.
• Obtain and record accurate patient histories and vital signs.
• Handle and restrain dogs and cats safely.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples and perform in-house tests.
• Assist with radiographs, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures; monitor anesthesia recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and dispense medications per hospital protocols.
• Educate clients about medications, nutrition, and preventative care.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient handling

Vital signs recording

Team collaboration

Tools

In-house lab equipment

Radiography

Dental radiographs

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The successful candidate will assist our veterinarians and veterinary team with a wide range of patient-care and hospital responsibilities, including:

• Providing compassionate, safe, and efficient patient care
• Assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures
• Obtaining and recording accurate patient histories and vital signs
• Handling and restraining dogs and cats safely and appropriately
• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples
• Performing in-house laboratory testing
• Assisting with radiographs, ultrasounds and diagnostic procedures
• Preparing patients for surgery and dental procedures
• Monitoring anesthetized patients and assisting with recovery
• Providing routine nursing care and patient monitoring
• Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs as appropriate for credentialed staff
• Administering medications and treatments under veterinary direction
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Preparing and dispensing medications according to hospital protocols
• Educating clients about medications, nutrition, preventative care, and treatment instructions
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment, surgical, and kennel areas
• Stocking and maintaining medical and pharmacy supplies
• Providing excellent client service and helping create a positive client experience
• Working collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and reception staff
• Good attendance, work ethic, and positive attitude