Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
East Hampton, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 19
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Veterinary Assistant
East Hampton Veterinary Group is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our team expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision retirementplus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
- Continuing Education for our registered veterinary technicians.
Salary: $18.50-$19.50/hr. based on experience and skill set.
Schedule: 4-5 days a week between 8:00am-4:30pm. No Sundays
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 follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Must have 1 years of veterinary assistant experience.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About East Hampton Veterinary Group
East Hampton Veterinary Group has been a cornerstone of the East End since 1929 making us the oldest and most established veterinary practice in the community. For nearly a century our hospital has provided trusted and compassionate care to generations of pets and their families. Many of our clients have been with us for years regarding us as part of their extended family. What began as a small-town clinic has grown into a well-established full-service practice known for blending modern medicine with the warmth of a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Today our hospital is owned and led by Dr. Kenneth Palmer who combines traditional veterinary medicine with homeopathic and holistic treatments such as Chinese herbal therapies and acupuncture. This balance of approaches allows us to serve a diverse and loyal client base that values high-quality individualized care. Our facility is equipped with digital radiography digital dental radiography in-house laboratories and echocardiogram capabilities giving our doctors the tools to practice advanced diagnostics and treatment. We provide a wide range of surgical services from routine procedures to more advanced offerings such as TPLO and TTA along with dentistry acupuncture and fear-free techniques.
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
We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians. We have experience in driving growth, cultivating exceptional staff, and overseeing operations.
