Veterinary Assistant - Staten Island, NY

Job Description

Job Description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients' well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services is excited to announce we are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our busy emergency and surgery practice here in Staten Island! If you have experience working with animals, then we want to hear from you!

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Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services is looking for hard-working, motivated candidates who have the desire to learn and be part of a team to help support our growing practice. You must have a flexible schedule to support our 24-hour hospital.

About GSiVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, surgery, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment via our affiliated practices in Woodbridge and Eatontown, NJ.

Why GSiVS: We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for is to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun and friendly team! We are proud to provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Veterinary Assistants at GSiVS work as part of the team, ensuring that all patients receive the best care possible ensuring a safe and smooth ER experience while at the hospital. The primary role for the assistant is to help facilitate the treatment and examination of patients by technicians and doctors. You can expect to do the following as an assistant in the ER:

• Provide support to doctors and technicians
• Restrain patients for exams and procedures
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Monitor and document patient's vital signs
• Assist with obtaining radiographs
• Properly use and maintain hospital equipment
• Helps keep hospital clean, neat and stocked
• Walk dogs as directed
• Feed patients as directed
• Laundry

About you:

• Flexibility to work varied hours and schedules.
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Salary: $20/hr - $23/hr

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option- some plans paid 100%
• Licensure reimbursement for eligible candidates
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Uniforms provided
• Pet discounts for medical care
• Competitive CE opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• 401k and Matching
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians are eligible for SIGN on bonus: $3,000 after initial 90 days, and an additional $3,000 at 1 year anniversary

Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services is located 3135 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314​

Base Pay

$20—$23 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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