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Veterinary Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Newburgh, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 22
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 future management positions!
Job Description:
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 future management positions!
Job Description:
The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
- Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
- Clean and sterilize instruments equipment and facilities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights process lab specimens and update client records)
- Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms patient cages and equipment maintenance)
- Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
- Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
- Provide information to clients regarding fees preventives medication prescription diets and wellness packages
- Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
- Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High school diploma or GED required
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Must be a bright friendly and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients visitors veterinarians and other hospital staff. (Its okay if you talk to animals too!)
- Must be able to sit stand walk and move freely for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
Benefits
- Competitive pay $18-22/hour
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and Career development
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
