Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Bensonhurst Veterinary Care (BVC) is a small-animal general practice in Brooklyn, NY, open seven days a week. The hospital provides wellness and sick exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, routine and advanced surgery, dentistry, laser therapy, behavior counseling, and daytime emergency or urgent care. BVC is part of a community that also includes its sister hospital, Greenwood Veterinary Care. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care through restraint, triage, laboratory work, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, medication administration, client communication, surgical assistance, and anesthetic management. The role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal bites and scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Training and continuing development are available through virtual and hands-on interactive opportunities. The stated pay range is $21–$25 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and retirement offerings, paid time off, paid leave programs, employee assistance, education support, career development, and referral bonuses. Some benefits may vary by employment status or position.
Requirements
- At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.
- Compassionate, calm, team-oriented, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
- Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets appropriately.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program
- 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
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
