Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
New York City Veterinary Group is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support patient care across its veterinary practice. The role includes assisting with a wide range of clinical and hospital duties, including animal restraint, patient triage, diagnostic testing, nursing care, medication administration, client communication, surgical assistance, and anesthetic management. The position offers opportunities for virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development. The work may involve unpleasant odors and noises, as well as exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Requirements
- High work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
- Weekend availability.
- Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication.
- Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
- Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
- Ability to safely restrain pets in a low-stress manner.
- Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
- Proficiency in setting up and processing laboratory samples and tests.
- Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally.
- Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience is preferred.
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credential is a bonus.
- Experience positioning for dental radiographs is a plus.
- Desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
- Restrain animals safely and in a low-stress manner.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging, including positioning and capturing radiographs.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and support anesthetic management.
- Interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
- Set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Liability insurance.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Life and supplemental insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Other benefits may be available, including personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
