Veterinary Assistant

Encore Vet GroupVestal, NY
Onsite

About The Position

At Vestal Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Assistants are essential to caring for pets and supporting the veterinary team. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to bring skill, kindness, and dedication to our hospital. We offer cutting-edge medicine and surgical services with genuine compassion and expert teamwork, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Requirements

  • Love animals
  • Calm, steady presence
  • Great communicator
  • Works well with clients and teammates
  • Organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Cool under pressure
  • Thrives in a busy hospital setting
  • Eager to learn and grow in your role
  • Values teamwork
  • Knows how to pitch in wherever needed

Responsibilities

  • Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
  • Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
  • Administering medications as directed
  • Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
  • Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
  • Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
  • Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
  • Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
  • Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, based on experience
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
  • Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
  • Uniform allowance
  • Pet care discounts for your personal pets
  • PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
  • A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
  • Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
  • A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
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