Veterinary Tech Assistant - Rivergate Veterinary Clinic

PetVet Care Centers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Pet discounts

Calm app access

Career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is hiring a Veterinary Tech Assistant in New York. You will support veterinarians and technicians, handle patient care, and assist with exams, treatments and medications.

The role involves patient restraint, sampling, lab work, radiographs, and maintaining medical records. Full-time availability, strong communication, and a team orientation are essential for success in this busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have relevant experience assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners; record vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients; assist with exams, treatments and medications.
• Calm anxious patients and support the care team.
• Assist with medications, restraints and handling of patients.
• Maintain and operate hospital equipment and document activities.

Skills

Assisting vets

Compassionate care

Job description

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Tech Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and providing clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's)
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must have relevant experience assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians

Schedule

Monday from 9AM-5PM, Tuesday through Friday from 8AM-4PM (all shifts are needed)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources

  Pay Range

  $20—$23 USD

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