Veterinary Assistant

Encore Vet Group • Vestal, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Vestal Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets, and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag. Working here means being part of a team that treats every member like gold, not just a name on a schedule. We stay focused on doing great work, but we're just as quick to laugh together and celebrate the wins along the way. As a full-service hospital, we bring cutting-edge medicine and surgical care together with real compassion and a team that actually works like one. Collaboration wins out over ego here, and everyone's expected to keep learning and growing right alongside their teammates.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• A love for animals (obviously), with a calm, steady presence
• A great communicator who works well with clients and teammates
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• Cool under pressure and comfortable in a busy hospital setting
• Eager to learn and grow in the role
• A team player who knows how to pitch in wherever needed

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate medical records and help answer client questions
• Prep patients for exams and surgeries
• Administer medications as directed
• Assist with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitor post-op patients and report any changes
• Safely restrain patients during exams and procedures
• Help educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and care
• Partner with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

Benefits

• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed