Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•New York, NY

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team full time! Location: VCA Staten Island Animal Hospital Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20-$23/hr based on experience. About Us Staten Island Animal Hospital has been serving the communities of Staten Island since the early 1940’s. Our hospital is a full-service veterinary facility providing comprehensive medical and surgical services for each pet. Our hospital’s compassionate and expert medical team has years of experience in companion animal medicine, and they are dedicated to one thing'

Responsibilities

Client education and care
Care and maintenance of surgical suite
Restraint
Pharmacy and medication administration
Lab sample collection and processing
Patient recovery
Medical record keeping
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities