Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Farmingville, NY

4d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Long Island community since 1972. We are a busy, full-service veterinary practice that values teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to quality care. Our mission is simple: to help pets live long, healthy lives. This mission drives everything we do, and it’s only possible through the dedication and collaboration of our entire team. Every role is essential, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard and respected. We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for animal care and community service. The ideal candidate is motivated, team-oriented, and eager to grow within a practice that encourages ongoing learning and professional development. Why join the VCA Farmingville team? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Medical recordkeeping
• Exam room assisting

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed