Rehab Veterinary Assistant

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center • New York, NY

7d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking candidates that possess exceptional assistant knowledge, patient care and technical skills to assist and support Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in all areas of physical rehabilitation & patient care for the rehabilitation unit. The Rehab assistant will perform excellent patient handling tasks, complete administrative duties, be proficient in medical record keeping, client & patient advocacy, and training.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant is required
• Proficiency in patient handling and restraint across all species.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care, technical services, and client communication.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with a proactive approach.
• Ability to safely lift, bend, kneel and transport animals up to 50 pounds.
• Composure and professionalism in stressful and emergency situations.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Adherence to detailed protocols and documentation requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.

Nice To Haves

• experience in a specialty hospital or emergency setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Safely handle and restrain patients of all species, including those in pain, debilitated, or in critical condition.
• Communicate professionally with DVMs, clients, and equipment support teams & other industry professionals as needed.
• Operate and maintain sensitive, high-value medical equipment including the underwater treadmills & maintain relationships with customer support teams
• Efficiently & effectively operate organization’s electronic medical record include entering patient vitals, maintaining & uploading patient records & videos, diagnostics imaging & other necessary files & documents
• Assist with all patient treatments including swimming patients in the underwater treadmill & support treatments as needed in other modalities
• Effecitively communicate to client department pricing structure, fees & packages
• Advocate for the wellbeing of patients, clients, and the veterinary team.
• Manage inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies.
• Assist with patient visits, transfers, day admissions, and discharges
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols & complete department checklists
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Support & collaborate with the Rehab coordinator in supporting the administrative needs of clients & team
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Eligibility for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

What This Job Offers

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