Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•New York, NY

8d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Inwood Animal Clinic is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinary patient care and pharmacy operations. The role includes safely restraining dogs and cats, assisting veterinarians and technicians with treatments, preparing and filling medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring prescriptions are correctly labeled and ready for client pickup. The assistant also helps keep the clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly; communicates with clients about basic pet care in person and by phone; and assists with other tasks as needed. The position is available part-time or full-time. Pay is $18 to $24 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

Strong client communication skills.
Comfort handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
Strong attention to detail, particularly with medications and pharmacy support tasks.
Organization and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
Comfort working around strong odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious conditions; training and safety precautions are provided.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary-setting animal-care experience; 1–2 years is ideal.
Enrollment in a Veterinary Technician program.

Responsibilities

Safely restrain dogs, including large breeds, and cats of varying temperaments.
Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments.
Prepare and fill medications and maintain pharmacy inventory.
Become familiar with common veterinary medications and protocols.
Ensure prescriptions are accurately labeled and ready for client pickup while following clinic safety procedures.
Keep the clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly.
Arrive on time and be dependable.
Help with other tasks as needed.
Educate and communicate with clients about basic pet care in person and by phone.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
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, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.