Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Farmingville, NY

19d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their busy, full-service veterinary practice. This role is crucial in creating and maintaining a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients, aiming to deliver an outstanding client experience and exceptional patient care. The position involves utilizing existing knowledge in areas such as compassionate patient care, client education, pharmacy and medication administration, lab sample collection and processing, medical recordkeeping, and exam room assisting. The practice values teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to quality care, with a mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. They encourage ongoing learning and professional development.

Requirements

Motivated
Team-oriented
Eager to grow within a practice that encourages ongoing learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
Technician in training

Responsibilities

Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
Deliver an outstanding client experience.
Provide exceptional care to every patient.
Provide 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)