Veterinary Assistant - West Chelsea Veterinary

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

Join our team at West Chelsea Veterinary! We're not just a veterinary hospital—we're a compassionate, connected team dedicated to making a real difference every day. We're excited to welcome a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant who brings dedication, empathy, and a strong work ethic to support our patients, clients, and medical team. Located in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant West Chelsea neighborhood, we're proud to be part of a creative, caring community that values connection and trust. Here, relationships with pets and their people are at the core of everything we do. This is your chance to grow, contribute, and have your voice heard in a purpose-driven environment.

Why you'll love us:

• Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and value every team member like gold, creating a supportive and caring environment. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh, enjoy team lunches, and celebrate successes together. Compassion, collaboration, and camaraderie thrive here.
• Cutting-Edge Care with Heart - Our full-service hospital offers wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and acupuncture. Every service is delivered with empathy and excellence.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing teamwork over ego, and constantly learning and leveling up together.

What you'll be doing:

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions.
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries.
• Administering medications as directed.
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas.
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes.
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care.
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care.

You might be a great fit if:

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
• You're a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
• You're organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• You're cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
• You're eager to learn and grow in your role
• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you're needed

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (including free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!