Veterinary Weekend Assistant

Veterinary Weekend Assistant

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant! Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and even future management positions! This practice is a 24-hour location with a lot going on throughout the day as well as the night. Not only will you build relationships with the animals, but you'll also form lasting connections with our clients.

We are in need of a Part-time / Weekend workers. Open Shifts: SA - 8:00a-5:30p, 8:00a-5:30p SU - 8:00a-5:30p, 8:00a-5:30p

Key Requirements:

• Able to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable handling animals of all species and sizes
• Knowledge of different animal medications
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and peers
• Solid computer skills

If interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate!

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
• Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (sweeping, mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental suite, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
• Assisting with ER protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. Examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
• Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary ($18.50-20/hour)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center:

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, in Huntington, NY, is a 24-hour, full-service animal and pet emergency center providing veterinary wellness care, general veterinary medical care, pet emergency and critical care. From annual wellness exams and vaccinations to surgical and advanced diagnostic care, we treat pets with the best personalized medicine at our state-of-the-art facility. West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:

• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, offering specialty services
• Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
• Court Square Animal Hospital
• West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
• Station Plaza Veterinary Group

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy:

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.