Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fastpaced 4doctor general small animalpractice located in Elmont, NY. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and Ultrasonography. Quality Veterinary Care is located in Elmont, NY just outside the bustling New York City center on Long Island. The proximity to the Long Island Railroadallows for easy commute anywhere in the city. ElmontK-6 public schools are almost all A-rated and boast lower student-to-teacher ratios than the average NY public schools, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include a visit to the Belmont Park Racetrack, a visit to the beach or enjoying the great restaurants in the area. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance! Hours of Operation: Mon: 9AM - 8PM Tues: 9AM - 8PM Wed: 9AM - 7PM Thurs: 9AM - 8PM Fri: 9AM - 8PM Sat & Sun: 9AM - 2PM Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information We offer our staff: Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. #J-18808-Ljbffr