Veterinary Assistant

Tuckahoe Animal Hospital & Pet Center is hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect As you join our mission to provide optimal medical care for all our patients in a warm, friendly, inviting atmosphere that encourages our clients' participation and comfort, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve —medical, 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: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: This is a full time position, that offers a mix of half and full day shifts. Hospital Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Every Other Weekend: Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - finish & 4:00 PM - finish (hospitalized patient care) 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: Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting. Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment. Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. About Tuckahoe Animal Hospital and Pet Center We are a well-respected, high-quality hospital delivering the best medical care to support the health of our client’s pets and their satisfaction. We provide optimal medical care in a warm, friendly, and inviting atmosphere. We encourage our client participation and input and strive for the comfort of our pets and clients. We have been operating this quality practice for more than 22 years and have an excellent reputation for exceptional care within our community. In addition, we are in beautiful Westchester County, NY, just 30 minutes north of Manhattan and conveniently situated directly outside the Tuckahoe train stop on the Metro North Train! Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you at least 18 years of age or older? * Select... Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... This role requires prior experience in the veterinary field. Do you have experience working in a veterinary setting? * Select... How many years of experience do you have in the veterinary field? * Are you able to fulfill the job duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying? * Select... Do you have any restrictions in your schedule? * Are you available to work the following hours?This is a full-time position that offers a mix of half and full-day shifts.Hospital Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMEvery Other Weekend:Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMSunday: 8:00 AM - finish & 4:00 PM - finish (hospitalized patient care) * Select... What is your desired compensation range? * Where did you hear about this job? * Select... This allows us to evaluate how well our various ad campaigns are performing, so an accurate answer is very appreciated here! What is your preferred method of contact? * Select... I would like to receive updates about this job and/or other jobs from a recruiter via SMS. Please select yes or no. * Select... If you said yes, you can always opt-out by replying STOP. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tuckahoe Animal Hospital and Pet Center