Summary
As an Experience Veterinary Assistant, you will be integral to providing high-quality animal care and support within our veterinary clinic. Reporting to the lead technician, you will utilize your core skills in animal handling and veterinary terminology to assist with patient care and treatment. Your premium skills in medication administration and animal restraint will enhance our critical care capabilities. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential as you interact with pet owners, ensuring a compassionate and informative experience. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the health and well-being of our furry patients.
- Oversee technician assistant responsibilities
- Assist in appointments (Obtain vitals, weight and history) and administer treatments
- Assisting with the management and ordering of medications and hospital supply inventory
- Experienced in venipuncture, catheter placement, taking sterile urine samples, digital radiology and anesthesia monitoring
- Must be able to perform dental procedures or demonstrate a willingness to learn
- Ability to prepare surgical cases and assist with patient recovery in a compassionate manner
- Experience in lab work and pharmacy
- Proficient in administering treatments to multiple patients
- Able to properly maintain surgical, laboratory and autoclave machines in accordance with hospital procedure
Qualifications:
● A minimum of 2 years of experience providing top-notch customer service both in person and over the phone is strongly preferred (Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred)
● Truly superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to meet theneeds of the person you are communicating with
● The ability to effectively prioritize and meet multiple requests at one time.
● Must be tech savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
● The desire to become part of a fun work family!
Hours & Availability
This is a full time & Part Time opening! Your availability should align with our hours of operation as follows:
● Monday - Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
● Saturday - 9:00am – 4:00pm
● Sunday - 9:00am- 4:00pm
Compensation
We are searching for a great candidate and offer competitive pay accordingly, the starting hourly range for this position is $17 to $25 per hour, and is dependent upon experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday either, 10 hour shift (4x10 or 5x8)
- Day shift typical
- Overnight shift - atypical
- Every weekend to every other weekend
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 2 years experience (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Welcome to HEAL Veterinary Hospital!
When deciding on a veterinary care clinic, you should be able to count on your best friends being treated with respect and compassion. That’s what we’re all about. The values of love, trust, and excellence inform everything we do. By focusing on holistic healing rather than disease management, our unique approach to veterinary care means that each patient that enters our doors is treated like the special, one-of-kind furry family members they are.
Protecting Love
To us, caring for your pet like our own isn't just a profession--it is our calling in life. Our doctors have been training their entire careers to raise the standard of veterinary medicine higher, to love harder, and to make a difference in the lives of the families who entrust their fur babies to our care. This is the excellence and compassion you've always looked for, with the kind of convenience you could never have dreamed of.
We treat each pet individually and will make recommendations based on our physical exam. We Help Every Animal with Love!
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