Veterinary Assistant

Posted 4 days ago

northside veterinary clinicBrooklyn (NY)

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Veterinary Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour

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About the role

Veterinary Assistant Northside Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you! What to Expect As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deservemedical, dental, vision, and retirement. Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge. Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today. Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $24 - $27 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 3540 hours per week, four 10-hour shifts. Candidates must have availability Monday through Friday (8:45 AM6:00 PM) and Saturdays (8:45 AM4:00 PM).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
Maintain accurate medical records
Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications: Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience. Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment. Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Northside Veterinary Clinic: Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 and is in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Here at Northside, we have carefully cultivated an atmosphere that is comfortable, welcoming, and calming, ensuring that both pets and their owners feel at ease from the moment they step through our doors. Every patient is entitled to treatment rooted in care, respect, and understanding. We have built upon those core values to create a full-service, state-of-the-art animal hospital and trusted staple of our community. In addition to routine and emergency care, we also offer alternative therapies such as Chinese and Western herbal therapy, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, craniosacral therapy, and laser therapy, providing a holistic approach to pet care. We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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