Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Inwood Animal Clinic•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Inwood Animal Clinic is seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant for a part-time or full-time position. The clinic provides veterinary care to pets of all ages and has served New York City since 2008. The role involves hands-on patient care and supporting veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with treatments, medical procedures, surgery, and post-operative care. The assistant also supports pharmacy operations, client communication, and the maintenance of a clean, organized, and safe clinic. Candidates with prior veterinary experience or those pursuing Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials are encouraged to apply. The position requires comfort handling animals of different sizes and temperaments, attention to detail, strong communication and client service skills, organization, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary environment. Staff may encounter typical clinic odors and noises and potential exposure to animal bites, scratches, waste, and contagious conditions, while following established safety protocols. Pay is $18 to $24 per hour, based on experience. Benefit availability may vary by employment status.

Requirements

Comfort handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
Strong attention to detail, particularly when assisting with treatments, medications, and patient monitoring.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
Dependable team player with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to work around typical veterinary clinic odors and noises and potential exposure to animal bites, scratches, waste, and contagious conditions while following established safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of veterinary experience, ideally with hands-on treatment experience.
Experience assisting with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and surgical procedures.
Currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program or actively pursuing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials.

Responsibilities

Safely and confidently restrain dogs of all sizes, including large breeds, and cats with varying temperaments.
Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient care, treatments, and medical procedures.
Support hands-on treatments, including obtaining blood samples, assisting with blood draws, and placing IV catheters when trained and authorized.
Assist with surgical preparation, patient monitoring, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
Monitor patients and report changes in their condition to the veterinary team.
Support pharmacy operations by preparing medications, maintaining inventory, and learning common veterinary medications and protocols.
Accurately label and prepare prescriptions for client pickup while following clinic safety procedures.
Educate clients on basic pet care and communicate professionally in person and over the phone.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
Collaborate with the veterinary team and assist with additional responsibilities as needed.
Demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic, and commitment to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k), 401(k) matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
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 be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.