Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Inwood Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to provide hands-on patient care and support treatment and surgery. The clinic provides veterinary care for pets of all ages and has served New York City since 2008. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available. Pay is $18–$24 per hour, based on experience. The Veterinary Assistant restrains animals, assists veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient care and procedures, supports treatment and surgery, monitors patients, and helps with pharmacy operations. The role also includes communicating with clients, maintaining a clean and safe clinic, and collaborating with the veterinary team. Candidates with prior veterinary experience or who are pursuing LVT credentials are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Comfort handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when assisting with treatments, medications, and patient monitoring.
- Excellent communication and client service skills.
- Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- Dependable team player with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work around typical veterinary clinic odors and noises, with potential exposure to animal bites, scratches, waste, and contagious conditions while following established safety protocols.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of veterinary experience, ideally with hands-on treatment experience.
- Experience assisting with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and surgical procedures.
- Currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program or actively pursuing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain dogs of all sizes and cats with varying temperaments.
- Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient care, treatments, and medical procedures.
- Support hands-on treatments, including obtaining blood samples, assisting with blood draws, and placing IV catheters when trained and authorized.
- Assist with surgical preparation, patient monitoring, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
- Monitor patients and communicate changes in their condition to the veterinary team.
- Support pharmacy operations by preparing medications, maintaining inventory, and learning common veterinary medications and protocols.
- Accurately label and prepare prescriptions for client pickup while following clinic safety procedures.
- Educate clients on basic pet care and communicate professionally in person and by phone.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
- Collaborate with the veterinary team and assist with additional responsibilities as needed.
- Demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic, and commitment to excellent patient care.
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.
- Additional benefits may be available, such as 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
