Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Share
Job Location:
Bohemia, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists - Bohemia is a leading center for compassionate patient-centered care combining cutting-edge medical technology with a strong commitment to teamwork and professional growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team members contribution is valued and continuous learning is encouraged. Prospective candidates can look forward to joining a collaborative environment that prioritizes innovation excellence and making a meaningful impact in our community.
Position Overview
- The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment feeding exercising and grooming patients preparing and sanitizing surgery suites restraining and handling patients and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to all patients
- Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room taking the patients weight and other vital signs upon arrival
- Triage patients perform physical exams treatments and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
- Calm and soothe anxious patients
- Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
- Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
- Operate and maintain hospital equipment including EKG fluid pump syringe pump scales anesthetic monitors and machines etc.
- Fill prescriptions calculate and administer medications maintain proper documentation logging and security of controlled drugs.
- Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
- Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
- Educate clients about insurance wellness and medicinal plans
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
- Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
- Adhere to the hospitals safety and wellness regulations
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
- Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
- Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e. dentistry surgery emergency radiology cardiology neurology internal medicine etc.)
Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant experience in Emergency required
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
Schedule:
- Full-Time Overnight Shift
- Thursday to Sunday from 7PM-7AM
- Some availability as far as the days go
What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth adoption foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
At PetVet Care Centers were committed to a Culture of Care for pets for the people who love them and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11000 dedicated professionals including 1700 veterinarians we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership collaboration and local medical autonomy empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether youre providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes PetVet is a place where you can grow your career stay connected to your purpose and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color age gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy religion citizenship national origin/ancestry physical/mental disabilities military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see ourprivacy noticefor additional information about our data practices.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
At our Bohemia Animal Hospital, our vets are here to meet your pet’s specialty and emergency needs with exceptional veterinary care. Visit us today - we're open 7 days a week.
