Veterinary Assistant

Pearly Bites Veterinary•New York, NY

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

You can’t always see dental pain in pets. That’s why Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry exists. Centrally located in Chelsea, we’re on a mission to make comprehensive veterinary dentistry more accessible, more transparent, and far less stressful for pets and their people. No hidden fees. No shortcuts. Just thorough dental care and a team that genuinely cares about doing things the right way. As our clinic continues to grow, we’re adding a Veterinary Assistant to help us keep raising the bar. This is a unique opportunity to grow your clinical skills, learn from a passionate dental team, and be part of a culture where curiosity, teamwork, and a good sense of humor are always welcome. Around here, we like to say we only do smiles and behind those smiles is a team that supports each other, invests in growth, and takes real pride in raising the standard of veterinary dental care. Whether your background is in general practice, emergency or you’ve already worked in specialty medicine, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence. In this role, you’ll work as a Veterinary Assistant rotating across a range of support areas including owning both "front of house" and "back of house" responsibilities. You’ll be trained and supported to grow your technical confidence in a fast-paced, well-resourced specialty environment.

Requirements

1-2+ years of Veterinary experience.
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

Maintain pristine exam rooms and surgical suites to support a safe, high-standard clinical environment.
Prepare treatment and procedure spaces in advance and reset them afterward to keep the day moving seamlessly.
Restraining pets and obtaining patient history at the time of recheck appointments.
Aid clinical team with post-op patient recovery.
Maintain surgical instruments, sterilizing, packing & prepping.
Assist with inventory management.
Welcome clients and their pets with warmth and professionalism, guiding them through check-in.
Serve as the first voice of the practice answering phones with confidence, empathy, and clarity.
Manage incoming medical questions, accurately documenting and categorizing them in ezyVet to keep the clinical team organized and responsive.
Monitor and respond to client emails and voicemails promptly, ensuring no request falls through the cracks.
Guide clients through checkout with efficiency and care, scheduling follow-up visits and reinforcing next steps.
Proactively review upcoming appointments to confirm required records and rabies compliance, coordinating with referring veterinarians as needed.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Consistent 4-day workweek schedule
Scrub allowance
No on-call shifts, no major holidays, no weekends
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
Scrub Allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Elective benefits through MetLife
Employee pet discounts
Discounted pet insurance
Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed).
Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.