Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant
Sand Creek Animal Hospital | Albany, NY
$18/hour | No Weekend Hours | Training & Career Development
Compassionate Care and Room to GrowAre you passionate about animals and ready to build your skills in veterinary care? Sand Creek Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partners practice, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our doctors and licensed veterinary technicians in delivering thoughtful, high-quality patient care.
You’ll help prepare patients for examinations, support treatments and procedures, maintain hospital spaces, and keep pets comfortable throughout their visits. You’ll join a collaborative team that values compassion, communication, and continued learning.
Why You Will Love Working Here

• No weekend hours: A structured schedule that supports time outside of work.
• A supportive team: Connect with colleagues through quarterly activities such as game nights, bonfires, and holiday celebrations.
• Opportunities to grow: Expand your skills through ongoing training, professional resources, and veterinary career development.
• A focus on patient comfort: Work with a team committed to Fear Free principles and recognized as an AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice.
• Emergency referral support: Emergency cases are referred to a local emergency clinic.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Paid time off and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.
• Discounted veterinary care and discount programs.
• On-demand pay options and referral bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with a Health Savings Account.*
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.*
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.*
• Life and disability insurance benefits.*
• Maternity leave.*
• Opportunity for full tuition payment for Penn Foster’s veterinary technician program.*

*Benefits marked with an asterisk are available to eligible full-time employees.
About Our HospitalFounded in 2002, Sand Creek Animal Hospital serves pets and families throughout New York’s Capital Region. Our seven-doctor practice combines compassionate care with modern technology, including digital radiography and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, surgical laser and Class IV therapeutic laser, and paperless medical records.
As a Fear Free Certified Practice and AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice, we emphasize low-stress handling, patient comfort, and exceptional client service. Watch a short video about our practice by clicking here or by visiting the link directly: &t=26s Responsibilities What You Will Do

• Assist doctors and licensed veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, and patient care.
• Safely handle and restrain animals and obtain patient weights.
• Help keep hospitalized patients comfortable, clean, fed, and hydrated.
• Support laboratory workflows, including specimen preparation, processing, and recording results.
• Assist with radiology workflows and maintain related records.
• Support surgical preparation, equipment cleaning, and preparation of surgical packs.
• Assist the clinical team with treatment, anesthesia, and recovery support as trained and authorized.
• Maintain accurate patient records, progress forms, and clinical photos as requested.
• Assist with medication preparation and related documentation when authorized and directed.
• Stock exam and treatment areas and monitor inventory, rotation, and expiration dates.
• Help maintain clean, organized hospital spaces and outdoor areas.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and collaborate with the hospital team.
• Clinical responsibilities are assigned according to training, authorization, and applicable requirements, under the direction of a veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician.

Required Skills What You Will Bring

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Compassion for animals and a commitment to patient comfort.
• Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Experience handling animals safely.
• Comfort using computers and learning hospital software.
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn hospital protocols and expand your veterinary knowledge.
• One year of relevant experience and Veterinary Assistant certification are preferred. Familiarity with veterinary terminology, vaccinations, laboratory testing, medications, and animal behavior is helpful.
  Apply today to bring your compassion and curiosity to a team that supports your growth in veterinary care.