Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•New Hartford, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This full-service veterinary facility, established in 1997, focuses on compassionate care, advanced medical services, and supporting the human-animal bond. The hospital fosters a welcoming, team-driven environment that encourages collaboration and continuous learning. The Veterinary Assistant will play an essential role in delivering exceptional care to patients and outstanding service to their families.
Requirements
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical recordkeeping
Nice To Haves
- Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
- Technician in training
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Provide compassionate patient care.
- Client education and care.
- Pharmacy and medication administration.
- Lab sample collection and processing.
- Diagnostic imaging.
- Medical recordkeeping.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- A variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to Headspace app
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Gender affirmation services
- Growing network of onsite social workers
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets
- A variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
