Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Jeffersonville, NY

43d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Jeffersonville Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. This role is essential to supporting our veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians while ensuring high-quality patient care and an exceptional client experience. The Veterinary Assistant supports medical staff with patient care, animal handling, hospital cleanliness, client communication, and medical record accuracy. Responsibilities may vary daily based on clinic needs and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Affinity for animals and commitment to patient care
Must be 18 years or older (health and occupational safety requirement)
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift over 25 pounds
Physically strong and dexterous
Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
Positive, upbeat attitude
Team-oriented mindset
Willingness to learn and grow
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills
Punctual and reliable
Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

Animal Restraint & Patient Care: Develop skills in safe and humane restraint for diagnostics, sample collection, anesthesia, and medical/surgical procedures. Safely restrain fractious or anxious patients. Monitor hospitalized patients and optimize comfort during treatment. Develop knowledge of vaccinations, lab testing, parasite prevention, common diseases, and basic pet behavior
Animal Husbandry: Maintain a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for patients. Clean kennels and treatment areas. Handle urine, feces, and other bodily fluids as part of daily sanitation responsibilities
Facility Management: Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms, exam rooms, surgical and dental suites, kennels, and hospital areas. Restock supplies. Maintain laundry. Unpack and organize incoming orders. Maintain equipment and tools in proper working condition
Instrument Reprocessing: Understand and follow aseptic techniques. Clean, fold, wrap, and prepare surgical instruments and materials properly
Client Communication & Support: Interact with clients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Answer phones as required. Act as a liaison between veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure continuity of care
Medical Records & Software: Maintain accurate medical records and ensure all notations are properly entered. Understand the importance of documentation for patient care. Develop proficiency in Avimark and Microsoft applications
Scheduling & Front Desk Duties: Schedule exams, rechecks, surgeries, euthanasias, and medical procedures according to clinic protocols. Manage multiple phone lines efficiently. Request and obtain previous medical records and necessary patient information. Maintain smooth daily clinic flow

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program