Description

Veterinary Assistant (Experienced)

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant!

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and even future management positions!

This practice is a 24-hour location with a lot going on throughout the day as well as the night. Not only will you build relationships with the animals, but you'll also form lasting connections with our clients.

✨ We are in need of two full-time workers. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays

Open Shifts:

• M - 12:00p-8:30p / 8:00a-3:00p
• T - 3:00p-8:30p
• W - 12:00p-8:30p
• TH - 3:00p-8:30p
• SU - 8:00a-5:30p

Key Requirements:

• Able to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable handling animals of all species and sizes
• Knowledge of different animal medications
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and peers
• Solid computer skills

If interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate!

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
• Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
• Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
• Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training