Veterinary Assistant - Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic - NY

About the role

This is not your typical Veterinary Assistant position. At Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic, we are searching for a Veterinary Assistant who serves as a true extension of the doctor-client relationship. Someone who loves connecting with people just as much as they love caring for pets. Our ideal candidate is warm, personable, organized, and genuinely enjoys spending time with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and support doctors during appointments
• Obtain patient histories and document medical information accurately
• Collect patient vitals and assist with patient handling
• Serve as a liaison between doctors and clients
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Cover follow-up calls after appointments and procedures
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Help ensure every client feels welcomed, informed, and supported
• Aid in patient treatments and routine nursing care as needed
• Support hospital workflow and patient flow throughout the day
• Work collaboratively with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Client Communication Specialist/Receptionist experience preferred
• Strong client communication skills required
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital setting is required
• Experience obtaining patient histories and vitals preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced general practice environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Fear Free experience is a plus
• Vetspire experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income during unforeseen events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
• Paid Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates. Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility.
• Training & Development: Continuing education opportunities offered to both full-time and part-time teammates. Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.
• Uniform Allowance Discounted Pet Care: Available for both part-time and full-time teammates, helping you provide the best care for your pets.
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy: For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes: 6–8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD). An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP. For Non-Birth Parent(s):6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.