Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 24 - 27
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Veterinary Assistant
Northside Veterinary Clinic 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: $24-$27/hr. based on experience and skill set.
Schedule:Will normally work 4-5 days/week; must be available to work Saturdays in rotation
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 2 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 Northside Veterinary Clinic
Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 and is in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg Brooklyn. Here at Northside we have carefully cultivated an atmosphere that is comfortable welcoming and calming ensuring that both pets and their owners feel at ease from the moment they step through our doors. Every patient is entitled to treatment rooted in care respect and understanding. We have built upon those core values to create a full-service state-of-the-art animal hospital and trusted staple of our addition to routine and emergency care we also offer alternative therapies such as Chinese and Western herbal therapy acupuncture shockwave therapy craniosacral therapy and laser therapy providing a holistic approach to pet care.
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
Welcome to Northside Veterinary Clinic! Located in Brooklyn, New York, we are a full-service facility, practicing with 4 USDA-certified veterinarians.
