Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Yorktown Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing patient care. The role involves assisting during appointments, procedures, and care for hospitalized patients, with opportunities to work across a variety of veterinary cases and develop skills alongside an experienced team. The hospital provides services including vaccinations, health certificates, disease prevention, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiology, dentistry, weight management, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine, and uses in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiology, and electronic medical records. This is a hands-on role in a busy veterinary environment. Team members must be comfortable around animals and potential exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. The position is part-time and pays $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience. Hiring eligibility may be contingent on completing a satisfactory background check.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience.
- Comfort safely restraining dogs and cats.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- Self-motivation and a desire to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skills.
- A compassionate approach to patients and their families.
- Comfort working around animals and potential exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sample collection, medical histories, laboratory testing, digital radiographs, or anesthesia monitoring.
- Interest in continuing development through virtual training and hands-on learning.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Assist with triage and obtain patient histories.
- Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostics.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging and assist with digital radiographs.
- Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients with varying medical needs.
- Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
- Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.
- Support anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
- Communicate treatment information and instructions to clients professionally and compassionately.
- Keep treatment areas, equipment, and patient spaces clean and organized.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching program
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Some additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
