Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•New York, NY

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Bensonhurst Veterinary Care (BVC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. BVC is a small animal general practice open seven days a week, offering a wide range of services including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, dentistry, laser therapy, behavior counseling, and urgent care. The practice is located in Brooklyn, NY, offering a good work-life balance with proximity to Manhattan and local amenities like Prospect Park.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Must be able to properly restrain pets
Proficient in sample collection
Proficient in obtaining medical histories
Proficient in processing laboratory tests
Proficient in processing radiographs
Proficient in anesthesia monitoring
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Nice To Haves

Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

Responsibilities

Pet restraint
Triage incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses