Veterinary Assistant

Quality Veterinary Care • Full-time • Elmont, NY, US • 7m ago

Company Description

Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 4 doctor general small animal practice located in Elmont, NY. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and Ultrasonography.

Quality Veterinary Care is located in Elmont, NY just outside the bustling New York City center on Long Island. The proximity to the Long Island Railroad allows for easy commute anywhere in the city. Elmont K-6 public schools are almost all A-rated and boast lower student-to-teacher ratios than the average NY public schools, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include a visit to the Belmont Park Racetrack, a visit to the beach or enjoying the great restaurants in the area. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance!

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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: $16-20/hr depending on experience

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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 background check.

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

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