Weekend Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

West Hills Animal Hospital in Huntington, NY is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for part-time weekend shifts at a busy 24-hour facility. You’ll join a dedicated team to care for canine, feline, and exotic patients while supporting doctors and technicians.

Responsibilities include patient restraint, medication administration, medical record-keeping, ER support, surgical material prep, radiograph support, and routine administrative duties. Own transportation required.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary assistants preferred or 1 year in general practice or emergency veterinary setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital and handle multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn and advance within the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Caring for special needs patients and diabetics, geriatrics, epilepsy etc.
• Restrain dogs, cats and exotic species for doctors and technicians.
• Clean and maintain cages, kennels, cages, and surgical areas.
• Administer oral medications to patients.
• Document general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders.
• Assist with ER protocol and prepare ER table for emergencies.
• Prepare surgical materials with sterilized supplies per handbook.
• Assist LVTs with vital signs and wound checks.
• Triaging emergency appointments with ER doctor on duty.
• Capture radiographs including thorax and abdomen.

Skills

Organized

Team player

Follow directions

Fast-pacedadaptive

Neat and professional

Willing to learn

1 year veterinary experience

Stamina 8 hours

Lift 50 lbs

Good communication

Attend staff meetings

Training adherence

Own transportation

Job description

West Hills Animal Hospital in Huntington, NY is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for part-time weekend shifts at a busy 24-hour facility. You’ll join a dedicated team to care for canine, feline, and exotic patients while supporting doctors and technicians.

Responsibilities include patient restraint, medication administration, medical record-keeping, ER support, surgical material prep, radiograph support, and routine administrative duties. Own transportation required.