Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant. Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

Job Description: The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
• Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
• Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Competitive pay $18-22/hour
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and Career development

Newburgh Veterinary Hospital, located in Newburgh, NY, offers preventative care, sick care, physical rehabilitation, surgery, advanced imaging, boarding, bathing, and more. From dogs and cats to rabbits, ferrets, birds, turtles, snakes, and various other pocket pets and reptiles - we see them all! Our team of 8 doctors, plus a board-certified surgeon, are highly trained and assisted by skilled staff. We have premier state-of-the-art equipment including ultrasound, CT, water treadmill, DR radiology, and a full dental suite. We value continuing your education and personal development. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Newburgh Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.