Veterinary Assistant - Specialty New York, NY

Vecnyc; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative veterinary practice in Manhattan is seeking a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern, supportive environment focused on team wellness and animal care. With no overnight or on-call shifts, you will enjoy a balanced work schedule while contributing to a mission that aims to transform the veterinary profession. If you are an animal lover with the right experience and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to thrive in a fulfilling and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Four day workweek

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

AFLAC voluntary benefits

Continuing education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor and Technicians in client and patient appointments.
• Handle and restrain patients for exams and sample collection.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Veterinary Eye Center is looking for an entry-level Veterinary Assistant and animal lover to join our growing team at our location in Manhattan. Veterinary experience is required. We are a staff of inspired veterinary professionals, practicing modern medicine in a state of the art and collaborative environment. Our brand-new facilities ensure you have the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed, grow and thrive.

Our mission to deliver world-class care to pets while transforming the veterinary professions' culture of burnout into a happier, healthier place has been a rewarding success. With a focus on team wellness and an eye for innovation, we’re building a different kind of veterinary practice, and we’re looking for people who share that belief, our values, and in positively disrupting the status quo in vet med. The practice was designed and built by clinicians for clinicians, and it shows in everything we do.

What We Offer:

• Four day workweek with shifting schedules Monday-Friday
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with a company match
• AFLAC voluntary benefits
• Continuing education reimbursement
• No overnight or on-call shifts, late evenings, or weekend coverage

What You'll Do:

• Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area

What We Require:

• 1+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Assistant
• Confidence with handling and restraint
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• The ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically
• A resourceful nature and creative problem-solving skills
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• A commitment to the welfare of animals

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for VEC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

Feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

NYS Pay Range: $20 - $23 USD

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