Veterinary Assistant: Surgery & Animal Care

Dutchess County SPCA, Inc; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess County SPCA, Inc in Hyde Park, NY is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant. In this full-time position, you will assist Veterinarians with surgeries, exams, and daily care, while ensuring the well-being of the animals.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in animal medical care and is comfortable handling diverse animal temperaments. Join our mission-driven team focused on saving lives and providing excellent animal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in animal medical care, shelter experience preferred.
• Comfortable handling animals of unknown or difficult temperament.
• Reliable and self‑directed with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams, surgeries, and immunizations.
• Administer medications and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service to adopters and volunteers.

Skills

Animal medical care experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Tools

Veterinarian software

Google Workspace

Job description

Dutchess County SPCA, Inc in Hyde Park, NY is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant. In this full-time position, you will assist Veterinarians with surgeries, exams, and daily care, while ensuring the well-being of the animals.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in animal medical care and is comfortable handling diverse animal temperaments. Join our mission-driven team focused on saving lives and providing excellent animal care.