Seasonal Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare•Glen Head, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a warm, friendly, and dedicated Seasonal Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional team at Station Plaza Veterinary Group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while supporting pets, clients, and our veterinary team during our busy season. At Station Plaza Veterinary Group, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while fostering meaningful relationships with our clients and their pets. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming environment where pets receive personalized medical care and clients feel supported every step of the way. We believe that outstanding veterinary medicine starts with a collaborative team culture built on respect, communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether assisting with patient care, supporting client service, or helping maintain smooth daily operations, every team member plays an important role in our success. At Station Plaza Veterinary Group, everyone is considered a valued member of the healthcare team. We work together to ensure every patient receives exceptional care and every client has a positive experience. In addition to veterinary knowledge and technical skills, we look for team members who demonstrate kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a genuine love for animals. We value individuals who are eager to learn, willing to jump in where needed, and committed to supporting both their teammates and the families who trust us with their pets. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable veterinary experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience preferred.
High school diploma or greater
Weekend availability
Ability to lift 30-50 pounds

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, quality customer care to patients and clients
Assist with animal handling and restraint
Determine the status of the patient’s immunizations and tests
Greet clients and their pets and set them up for examinations
Assist in cleanliness and maintenance of the hospital to ensure a great client experience.
Accurately input data into computer software
Some reception work including but not limited to answering phones, responding to emails, responding to text messages, scheduling appointments, checking clients out, confirming appointments and obtaining all necessary medical history
Making outbound calls to schedule appointments for pets that are past due for services
Understand common vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, common diseases, veterinary terminology and pet behavior
Fill prescriptions, food requests, and over-the-counter products as instructed by a veterinarian