Veterinary Technician Assistant — Hands-On Pet Care

MEP Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in New York seeks an Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians with hands-on patient care, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

The role emphasizes venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, lab work, imaging, and meticulous record-keeping, while maintaining patient comfort and owner communication in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital or general practice.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture and patient nursing.
• Ability to support surgical and anesthesia cases.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Compassionate animal handling and proactive hospital support.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care, assist with treatments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, and sample collection; assist with imaging and maintain clean treatment areas.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners and team; ensure accurate medical records and smooth daily operations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient nursing

Surgical & anesthesia support

Communication

Teamwork

Animal handling

Proactive hospital support

Veterinary hospital experience

Job description

MEP Health in New York seeks an Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians with hands-on patient care, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

The role emphasizes venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, lab work, imaging, and meticulous record-keeping, while maintaining patient comfort and owner communication in a fast-paced practice.