Veterinary Assistants

North Shore Animal League America; Port Washington (NY); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. The role demands 1+ years of hands-on animal experience, as well as strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

The selected candidate will assist with medical examinations, educate clients, and maintain cleanliness in the facility. A competitive salary of $17.00 – 18.00 per hour and an excellent benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands on animal experience is required.
• Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Must love animals and fully support the mission of NSALA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical examinations and restrain patients as needed.
• Educate clients about prescriptions and services.
• Clean and maintain holding areas and exam rooms.

Skills

Hands on animal experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

1+ years’ experience or applicable education experience

Job description

North Shore Animal League America is currently seeking full time 40 hours/5 days a week including a weekend shift Veterinary Assistants with hands on animal experience to support Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in their daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with medical examinations. Restrain and handle patients as needed.
• Greet clients, review charts before placing clients and patients into exam rooms.
• Take complete patient history before Veterinarian comes in room.
• Administer oral topical, eye and ear medications bandage changes.
• Know vaccine and testing protocols. Prepare outside lab tests.
• Fecal and urine sample collection and run/read fecal tests.
• Prepare surgical packs using autoclave.
• Identify animals in need of medical attention.
• Document treatments in treatment record.
• Educate and provide information to the clients concerning prescriptions, preventatives, nutrition and special diets and our services.
• Clean and maintain holding areas, exam rooms and equipment, clean cages, water bowls, litter pans and do laundry.
• Feed, exercise groom and weigh patients. Perform special diet feeding.
• Collar, process and transport animals to other areas of facility when necessary.
• Stock medical and non-medical supplies.
• Monitor animals in oxygen cages.

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must possess 1+ years’ experience or applicable education experience.
• Hands on animal experience is required and the Ability to handle and control animals.
• Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast paced environment.
• Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be mature, responsible, energetic, and able to work well in a team atmosphere.
• Must love animals and fully support the mission of the NSALA and what to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Salary: $17.00 – 18.00 per hour

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and much more. For consideration, interested candidates can forward their resume and cover letter, along with salary requirements to [e-mail] .