Veterinary Assistant, Heart of Chelsea, New York

Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group, part of the Suveto network of hospitals located in Chelsea, New York, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team at various locations.

About the role

Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital and deliver professional, efficient client service. This dynamic position requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from clients.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in-house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs; call owners with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols; educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software proficiently for dispensing veterinarian-approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x-ray and lab labels, recording communication with clients and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet care discounts.
• 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• VSOP® grants (Suveto’s Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan) at no cost to team members—an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.