Vet. Asst.

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) | $18.00–$22.00/hour

Brooklyn Heights Veterinary Hospital
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour (based on experience)

Join Our Team!

Brooklyn Heights Veterinary Hospital is a busy, high-volume small animal veterinary hospital in the heart of Brooklyn. We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional medical care while creating a welcoming, supportive experience for every client and patient. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with both people and animals, and is eager to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to outstanding veterinary medicine.

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or have previous hands-on animal care experience and are ready to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Employee pet care discounts

• Ongoing hands-on training and opportunities for internal growth and advancement

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for professional growth within our hospital

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an essential role in keeping our hospital running smoothly while providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures

• Safely restrain dogs and cats for examinations, blood draws, radiographs, nail trims, and treatments

• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with surgical admissions and discharges

• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team

• Collect laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostics

• Assist with digital radiography and patient positioning

• Fill medications and prepare discharge instructions under veterinary supervision

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and surgical instruments

• Maintain accurate patient records

• Stock medical supplies and maintain hospital organization

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients

• Work collaboratively with the entire team to maintain an efficient daily workflow

QualificationsRequired

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Positive attitude and dependable attendance

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Preferred

• At least one year of veterinary assistant or animal care experience

• Experience in a small animal veterinary practice

• Knowledge of veterinary terminology

• Experience with digital radiography and laboratory equipment

• Familiarity with electronic medical records

• Fear Free® handling experience is a plus