Veterinary Assistant: Surgical Support & Client Care

Thrive Pet Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

Job summary

Center for Veterinary Care in New York, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians during procedures, educate clients on procedures and next steps, and maintain a sterile environment. This full-time role (30–40 hours weekly) requires at least 1 year of animal husbandry experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include stocking rooms, recording medical records, and assisting with pre-op, surgery, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; AAS or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records.
• Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required.
• Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Computer information systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer information systems

Job description

Center for Veterinary Care in New York, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians during procedures, educate clients on procedures and next steps, and maintain a sterile environment. This full-time role (30–40 hours weekly) requires at least 1 year of animal husbandry experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include stocking rooms, recording medical records, and assisting with pre-op, surgery, and