Veterinary Assistant

Bideawee•Westhampton, NY

1d•$19

About The Position

Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903! Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as: Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options Generous amounts of Paid Time Off 403(b) with matching employer contributions Discount services and pet food Health Reimbursement Account Position Purpose: Veterinary Assistants provide supportive services under the direction of a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) or senior veterinarian. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, cleaning of hospital; interacting with the public and answering phones. This is a full-time position with a salary of $19/hr.

Requirements

Ability to interact with the public
High School Diploma or equivalency
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
Ability to restrain animals
Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes
Ability to understand the needs of the animals
Ability to read body language of animals

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with animals
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Feeding
Restraining animals for the veterinarian
Escort clients and pets into exam rooms and taking history.
Drawing up vaccines and starting consultations
Restraining animals for the veterinarian or LVT
Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctor’s instructions.
Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors
Medications (as allowed by law)
Grooming, as needed, nail trims, etc
Record keeping concerning vaccinations and routine care of the animals
Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips
General wellbeing of every animal under your care
Laundry
Interact with the public and provide client education.
Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, answering phones, taking payments, and scheduling appointments as needed.