Veterinary Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners•Town of Salina, NY

5h•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Liverpool Animal Health Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are a busy 4 doctor practice that sees dogs, cats, pocket pets, exotics, and wildlife. LAHC is AAHA and NYSVMS accredited. Our Mission: Liverpool Animal Health Center is dedicated to enhancing the bond between people and pets through compassionate, professional care. We strive to exceed our client's expectations by maintaining a state-of-the-art medical and surgical facility, employing a highly skilled and committed veterinary staff and educating our clients about the benefits and responsibilities of pet ownership through preventative healthcare. Why work with us? LAHC strives to use each staff member to the top of their skillset. We truly believe that by investing in our staff, we are investing in our practice and the betterment of veterinary medicine. We are passionate about elevating our staff and keeping them engaged with their work. We're proud to say that many of our staff have been with us for 20+ years and we have an excellent retention rate for newer staff. We leverage our veterinary assistants to the highest level that New York State law allows. Looking to do more than just restraint or cleaning? Join our team! PS - We also do really cool "stuff" ... Think dental surgery on a fish, a wing amputation on a falcon, and more! We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, PTO, paid holidays, 401k plans, CE, uniform allowance, access to Journey mental health support and more! Our practice is open Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. That means no overnight shifts or on-call hours! Saturdays are rotated among our staff, giving you ample opportunity for full weekends off.

Requirements

Veterinary experience preferred, but willing to train the "right fit" candidate!
Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members
That "knack" for client care, including the ability to deescalate
Passion for a high-paced work environment
The desire to learn and grow!