Veterinary Assistant

Encore Vet Group • Vestal, NY

2d • 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

What This Job Offers

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