Veterinary Assistant

Location: 2448 Chenango Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413

About Us

VCA Burrstone Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility that has been helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives since 1997. Our hospital is built on a foundation of compassionate care, advanced medical services, and a strong commitment to supporting the human–animal bond. We take pride in fostering a welcoming, team-driven environment where collaboration and continuous learning are encouraged.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.50/hr.

Benefits

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Responsibilities

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping