Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island • Full-time • West Islip, New York State, United States • USD $20 - USD $30 / hour • 3m ago

Title: Veterinary Assistant

Work Location: Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI)

Department: Clerical

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Position Status: Full Time

Reports to: LVT, Clinicians, All senior Staff

Works closely with: LVT's, Client Care Coordinators, Hospital Administrator, Clinicians, and Owners

VMCLI's Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

Veterinary assistants provide supportive services under the direction of the veterinarian and Veterinary Technicians. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for both treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, general facility cleaning, cleaning of all wards and isolation rooms, interacting with the public and answering phones occasionally.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Restraining animals for the veterinarian and Technicians.
Feeding animals as appropriate with Dr's instructions.
Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors.
Medications (as allowed by law)
Grooming, as needed.
Record keeping concerning routine care, vitals, and observations of the patients.
Animal's exercise and bathroom trips.
General well being of every animal under your care.
Laundry
Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, and answering phones.
Interaction with clients such as greeting them, recording a patient's history, and helping with patients and/or belongings to and from vehicles may be necessary.

Qualifications

Veterinary experience required.
Ability to interact with the public
Organized
Flexible
Works quickly
Works well with others and understand the team approach
Is kind and compassionate
Needs to be able to keep a clean uncluttered environment
Able to follow directions
Patience
Is neat, clean, and Adheres to all VMCLI uniform codes

Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand the job
Ability to write neatly and communicate with others
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
Ability to restrain animals
Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes
Ability to understand the needs of the animals
Own transportation

Preferences

Individuals with a true love for animals and a caring personality to help clients. People skills are a must.
Individuals with a willingness to learn, the ability to pick up new tasks quickly and to multi-task as well as have a strong work ethic.
Knowledge of Impromed computer software a plus.

Work Requirements

This is a very physical position and it involves a lot lifting and holding of animals of all sizes.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team Member Pet Discounts
Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app accessand 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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