Experienced Veterinary Assistant Job at Quality Veterinary Care, Elmont, NY

  • Quality Veterinary Care
  • Elmont, NY

Job Description

Company Description

Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced small-animal practice in Elmont, NY. We pair efficient workflows with thoughtful, low-stress veterinary care, so the team can follow cases from first exam through recovery. Our loyal, growing client community knows us for consistent medicine, honest communication, and treating pets and people with compassion.

Picture starting your shift with a team that knows your strengths, trusts your judgment, and gives you room to keep growing. At Quality Veterinary Care, your skills matter, whether you are calming a nervous patient, assisting with exams and treatments, preparing patients for procedures, or helping a pet parent understand what comes next. You will work alongside our veterinary team with robust in-house diagnostics, including bloodwork analyzers, ECG, digital radiography, and ultrasound.

Apply today to explore a veterinary assistant career where advanced veterinary medicine, supportive colleagues, loyal clients, and room to grow come together.

To learn more about us, check out our website or read our hospital profile !

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Additional Information

Pay Range: $23-$25/hr depending on experience

Schedule: Weekend shifts required

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .

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Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $23 - $25 Hourly

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Shift work, Weekend work

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