Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced small-animal practice in Elmont, NY. The team pairs efficient workflows with thoughtful, low-stress veterinary care, so the team can follow cases from first exam through recovery. Veterinary assistants will work alongside the veterinary team with robust in-house diagnostics, including bloodwork analyzers, ECG, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Weekend shifts are required. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Responsibilities

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; anesthetic management

Requirements

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred; Compassionate; Calm; Team Player; Multi-Tasker; Strong Communicator; Must be able to properly restrain pets; Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Nice to have

Proficient in sample collection; obtaining medical histories; processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring

Benefits

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)