Veterinary Assistant - Staten Island, NY

About the role

Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services is looking for hard-working, motivated candidates who have the desire to learn and be part of a team to help support our growing practice. You must have a flexible schedule to support our 24-hour hospital.

About GSiVS

We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, surgery, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment via our affiliated practices in Woodbridge and Eatontown, NJ.

Why GSiVS

We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for is to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun and friendly team! We are proud to provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to doctors and technicians
• Restrain patients for exams and procedures
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Monitor and document patient’s vital signs
• Assist with obtaining radiographs
• Properly use and maintain hospital equipment
• Help keep hospital clean, neat and stocked
• Walk dogs as directed
• Feed patients as directed
• Laundry

About you

• Flexibility to work varied hours and schedules
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Honesty, integrity and a desire to learn and have fun!

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option—some plans paid 100%
• Licensure reimbursement for eligible candidates
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Uniforms provided
• Pet discounts for medical care
• Competitive CE opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• 401k and Matching

Pay

Base Pay: $20 USD – $23 USD