Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC•New York, NY

3h•$21 - $25

About The Position

Veterinary Eye Centers are New York City’s first specialty practice group dedicated exclusively to advanced animal eye care. Under the leadership of our Founding Medical Director, Dr. LoPinto, our newest location in Park Slope, Brooklyn is built on the same foundation that defines our current practices in other boroughs: exceptional medicine, thoughtful client communication, and a deeply collaborative team culture. Our practice brings together state-of-the-art diagnostics, microsurgical expertise, and a meticulous approach to ophthalmology, all delivered with compassion and clarity. As we expand to Brooklyn, we’re focused on building a specialty hospital where clinical excellence, professional growth, and supportive teamwork are always in clear focus. We’re proud to be part of a small but growing movement to raise the bar for both patient care and workplace culture. At VEC, you’ll find a schedule designed with balance in mind, a leadership team that listens, and a spirit of innovation that keeps us constantly evolving. Whether you’re drawn to the precision and complexity of ophthalmological surgery, the chance to work in a highly specialized field, or simply the opportunity to be part of a kind and passionate team, VEC is a place to thrive. We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our founding clinical team. Whether your background is in general practice, emergency or you’ve already worked in specialty care, 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. This is a chance to help shape the protocols, culture, and rhythms of a brand-new specialty practice before we open our doors. You’ll be instrumental in helping us build a team that functions with trust, efficiency, and heart. What Makes This Role Unique: This is a Launch position as we work towards opening our fourth location in Park Slope Brooklyn! You will spend your first weeks training, building rapport, and establishing a team workflow in our Long Island City location before moving to work fulltime from our brand new Park Slope office. This is a once-in-a-career chance to be a key part of a founding team and you’ll gain unique experience both operationally and clinically as we expand our state of the art care in a new borough. In addition to traditional Veterinary Assistant duties, you will: Provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients including supporting both consultations and Ophthalmic surgical sanitization Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in educating clients about their pet’s care and gathering thorough patient histories to support the medical team.

Requirements

1-2+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in GP, ER, or specialty
An interest and excitement for Veterinary Ophthalmology
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 patients including supporting both consultations and Ophthalmic surgical sanitization
Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in educating clients about their pet’s care and gathering thorough patient histories to support the medical team.
Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection for Ophthalmic disease testing
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

4 day work week
No weekends, no nights, no on-call, no major holidays!
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
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)
Fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program