Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant! We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for both pets and their owners—whether they're here for routine care or during times of illness. This position offers room for professional growth, with opportunities to advance into roles such as veterinary technician, specialty medicine, or even pursue future management positions. Our clinic operates six days a week, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and our close-knit team allows for strong, lasting relationships with clients and their animals.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to multitask efficiently across responsibilities such as answering phones, assisting in exam rooms, and filling prescriptions
• Comfortable handling animals of all breeds and sizes
• Proficient in both computer use and phone communication
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with clients

Looking to fill the following shifts:

• Fri. 8am-6pm
• Sat. 8am-12pm

**If interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate**

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Restraining a variety of canines and felines for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (sweeping, mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, exam rooms, treatment area, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of patients during intake
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently
• Neat, clean, and adheres to West Hills North uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary ($18.50-20/hour)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About West Hills North Veterinary Clinic:

West Hills North Veterinary Clinic, in Huntington, NY, is a full-service veterinary medical facility. Our veterinarians and staff practice compassionate care for small animals–including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and chinchillas. Our top-notch veterinary services include but are not limited to, prevention of disease through pet wellness exams and vaccinations, dental care, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care and nutritional counseling. West Hills North Veterinary Clinic - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:

• West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
• Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
• Court Square Animal Hospital
• Station Plaza Veterinary Group

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy:

West Hills North Veterinary Clinic 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.