Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Client Support

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Town of Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company–mA

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital in New Hartford, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a full-time team committed to compassionate care and client service. The role supports diagnostic imaging, lab work, medication administration, and accurate medical records while delivering excellent client experiences.

The position offers a standard 8 a.m.–5 p.m. workday, Monday–Friday, with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits within a supportive, team-driven hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care.
• Pharmacy and medication administration.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care and client service.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect and process lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital in New Hartford, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a full-time team committed to compassionate care and client service. The role supports diagnostic imaging, lab work, medication administration, and accurate medical records while delivering excellent client experiences.

The position offers a standard 8 a.m.–5 p.m. workday, Monday–Friday, with a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits within a supportive, team-driven hospital environment.