Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Rockland Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant! We are looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves both animals and the people who care for them. If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and isn't afraid to get a little messy along the way, you'll fit right in. Every day brings new opportunities to help pets feel their best while supporting the families who love them. If you're ready to grow your veterinary career while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to welcome you to our team. At Rockland Animal Hospital, we know that outstanding veterinary care begins with compassionate people.
Requirements
- Previous professional veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Passion for animal care and client education
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Dependability and a collaborative, team-first mindset
- Commitment to providing outstanding patient care every day
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Obtain patient histories and communicate important information to the medical team
- Assist with treatments, medication administration, and patient care
- Educate clients about preventive care, medications, and treatment plans
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital and boarding environment
- Properly restrain patients using compassionate handling techniques
- Assist with laboratory sample collection and diagnostics
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional patient care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
