Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health • New York, NY

4h • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

What You’ll Do:
Safely and confidently restrain dogs (including large breeds) and cats, even the more “spirited” ones.
Assist in the pharmacy, including preparing medications and knowing common veterinary drugs.
Keep the clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly.
Arrive on time and be dependable—our patients (and team!) count on you.
Be open to jumping in and helping with other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting for 1-2 years preferred.
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• You should be comfortable working around the occasional strong odors and noises that come with caring for animals. The role may also involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and some contagious conditions—but we provide training and safety precautions to keep you protected.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Safely and confidently restrain dogs (including large breeds) and cats, even the more “spirited” ones.
• Assist in the pharmacy, including preparing medications and knowing common veterinary drugs.
• Keep the clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly.
• Arrive on time and be dependable—our patients (and team!) count on you.
• Be open to jumping in and helping with other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed