Veterinary Assistant

The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery, the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, is seeking to further build our clinical team with a compassionate, full time, Veterinary Assistant with an intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. 

We are a collaborative team of passionate veterinary professionals, practicing in a clinician-designed, 10,000 square foot facility, having launched in July 2023. The practice of modern medicine in a state of the art and highly personalized environment is the primary goal for our patients and clients.

Our focus on team wellness and technology is to ensure you will always have the tools needed to succeed, grow, and thrive, and our benefits and perks are designed around the unique needs of our field and the impactful, important work that is veterinary medicine. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire, grow, and refine your skills and bodies of knowledge in a supportive, specialty environment. 

What We Offer:

• $19 - $26/hr. This salary range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed salary will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies.


• 4 day workweek 


• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage


• Generous paid time off


• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife


• Parental Leave


• 401(k) with a company match


• Wellness support/EAP


• Employee pet discounts


• Scrub allowance

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure patients are comfortable at all times


• Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, and runs


• Keep the hospital clean and sanitary


• Follow specific clinical instructions from Vet Techs


• Sterilize the surgical suite and surgical equipment


• Restocking


• Walking dogs to relief room


• Table turnover

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year of experience as a clinical Veterinary Assistant


• Four day workweek


• Confident restraint skills and basic hospital knowledge


• ICU and surgical experience a plus


• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills


• The ability to handle multiple tasks


• Someone who loves to learn and acquire new skills


• A willingness to take initiative


• A candidate with the ability to quickly pivot and assist where needed

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.