Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Eye Center of NYC•New York, NY

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Eye Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant and animal lover to join our growing team at our location in Manhattan. Veterinary experience is required. We are a staff of inspired veterinary professionals, practicing modern medicine in a state of the art and collaborative environment. Our brand-new facilities ensure you have the tools, technology, and support needed to succeed, grow and thrive. Our mission is to provide world-class care to pets while helping shift the veterinary profession away from burnout and toward a healthier, more sustainable future. With a strong focus on team wellness and a mindset rooted in innovation, we’re building a different kind of veterinary practice—one that believes in changing the status quo in vet med for the better. The practice was designed and built by clinicians for clinicians, and that shows in everything we do. If that resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Confidence with handling and restraint
The ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically
A resourceful nature and creative problem-solving skills
An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
A commitment to the welfare of animals

Responsibilities

Assist Doctor and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection
Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory
Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area

Benefits

$20 - $23 an hour
Four day workweek with shifting schedules Monday-Friday only
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours per year
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with a company match
MetLife voluntary benefits
Employee pet discounts
Continuing education reimbursement
Scrub allowance
No overnight, no on-call shifts, no late evenings, and no weekends
We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.
Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.