Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Tuckahoe Animal Hospital & Pet Center is hiring fulltime or parttime Veterinary Assistants to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care client communication and veterinary procedures with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide optimal medical care for all our patients in a warm friendly inviting atmosphere that encourages our clients participation and comfort expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for fulltime employees
- Guardian voluntary benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family too.
Salary: $17.00 $21.00 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: We offer bothfulltime (under 40 hours) and parttime (under 30 hours) positions with a fourday or fiveday workweek schedule.
- Monday Friday: 7:50 AM 6:00 PM (Wednesdays until 7:00 PM)
- Every Other Weekend:
- Saturday: 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM finish & 4:00 PM finish (hospitalized patient care)
- Holidays are required to ensure our patients receive continuous care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations treatments and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests such as collecting blood urine and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed bathe and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets care treatment plans and followup visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical knowhow in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Tuckahoe Animal Hospital and Pet Center
We are a wellrespected highquality hospital delivering the best medical care to support the health of our clients pets and their satisfaction. We provide optimal medical care in a warm friendly and inviting atmosphere. We encourage our client participation and input and strive for the comfort of our pets and clients. We have been operating this quality practice for more than 22 years and have an excellent reputation for exceptional care within our community. In addition we are in beautiful Westchester County NY just 30 minutes north of Manhattan and conveniently situated directly outside the Tuckahoe train stop on the Metro North Train!
Employment Type
Hourly
