Veterinary Assistant
Hospital for Veterinary Surgery•New York, NY
•$22 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery (HVS), the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, is seeking a confident, highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance skills in a state-of-the-art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence. The Veterinary Assistant will rotate across various support areas, receiving training and support to build technical confidence in a fast-paced, well-resourced specialty environment.
Requirements
- 1-2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in GP, ER, or specialty
- Experience with practice management software, (ezyVet is our in-house platform)
- Adaptability, being able to pivot effortlessly while demonstrating a positive attitude with clients and co-workers
- Sound judgment with the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly
- Dedication to excellent service for each client and patient and respect for coworkers
- Flexibility, curiosity, and the desire to help build something new
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on care to surgical and hospitalized patients
- Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
- Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection
- Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory
- Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- FSA/HSA
- Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Scrub Allowance
- Elective benefits through MetLife
- Employee pet discounts
- Discounted pet insurance
- Unlimited CE registration reimbursement for conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses
- Up to $750 per year in related travel expenses for CE
- Fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program (for full-time VAs in good standing)
- Coverage for up to four semesters of tuition for the Penn Foster program
- Coverage for VTNE exam and licensure fees after graduation from the Penn Foster program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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