Veterinary Assistant - All Departments

Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC Westchester) • Full-time • Mamaroneck, New York State, United States • USD $23 - USD $33 / hour • 2w ago

Are you an experienced specialty or emergency vet assistant looking for a change?

Are you a general practice assistant looking to broaden your horizons?

Are you entry level and looking for a great place to learn?

Overview:

Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (VSEC) in Westchester County, Mamaroneck, NY is looking for veterinary technicians to join our new 24/7 hospital.

Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is a 100% veterinarian-owned, private specialty and emergency hospital opening in Spring 2026.

Our team includes board-certified specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and experienced emergency clinicians. Our team is actively growing.

We are now accepting applications in all departments, including:

Emergency (day and overnight)
Critical Care
ICU (day and overnight)
Surgery/Anesthesia
Oncology

Candidates may apply for a specific role, or can be interested in multiple roles.

Benefits :

Hourly compensation $23-32/hour
Paid breaks
Weekend day shift differential
Overnight differential
Health insurance including vision and dental
401k with employer match
2-4 weeks PTO
Optional disability and life insurance
1 week CE per year with stipend up to $800/year
Pet insurance stipend ($75/month), with additional discount after insurance
Attire/scrubs stipend ($225/year)
Free in-house CE

This unique opportunity allows you to:

Work at a 100% locally owned and operated practice (no private equity groups, no large corporations).
Give your highly valued input into day-to-day service operations.
Help establish a hospital culture of continued learning, positivity, and work-life balance from day one.

What You'll Do (varies by department):

Help doctors perform physical exams
Help hold animals for blood draws and IV placement
Help to clean, organize, and stock your department
Obtain patient history and communicate with owners, depending on the department
Perform surgical instrument prep
Contribute to a collaborative and efficient work environment

What We're Looking For:

Comfort with handling dogs and cats
Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
A collaborative, growth-minded approach
Ability and desire to learn new skills.

Bonus If You Have:

Experience with emergency or specialty medicine
Experience as a veterinary assistant in other settings
Entry level applicants welcome!

Our newly renovated 15,000 square foot space is equipped with brand new endoscopy, CT, stationary and portable ultrasound units, fully equipped ICU with oxygen kennels, high flow oxygen and ventilation capability, a dedicated special procedures room, full in-house laboratory including digital cytology, and ample space for hosting continuing education.

The hospital’s 3rd floor rooftop has a staff picnic area with a view of the Long Island Sound and Mamaroneck harbor, which is the perfect place to have a meal or take a break. Emphasis has been placed on a comfortable, cozy hospital design aesthetic, functionality, and natural light. The hospital is conveniently located directly across the street from multiple excellent restaurants, and is walking distance from busy downtown Mamaroneck.

Westchester, NY offers easy access via car or train to New York City or north to popular weekend nature destinations including upstate New York’s Catskill and Adirondack Mountains, New England, and popular ski destinations. The hospital’s location is commuter friendly, being walking distance from the Mamaroneck train station, with frequent trains via Metro North to Manhattan’s Grand Central Station and Connecticut. Westchester is well known for its excellent public school system.

If you are interested in being a part of a 100% veterinarian-owned specialty practice where our patients, their families, and our staff always come first, we invite you to apply.

Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour

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