Veterinary Assistant

About the role

Village Animal Hospital in Larchmont, NY is seeking a Veterinary/Client Service Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate is eager to grow their skills and is committed to supporting their career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
• Cleaning cages
• Walking dogs
• Bathing dogs
• Doing laundry
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste)
• Maintaining medical records
• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients
• Filling prescriptions
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets

Requirements

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Personable yet highly professional
• Believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care
• Expertise and technical know-how to make high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care happen

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Pay

The salary range for this position is $18 - $21 / hour.

Schedule

Full-time and Part-time positions available.