Location
Locust Valley, NY | United States
Job description
Veterinary Assistant
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Locust Valley, New York
Compensation: $17.00 / hour
Description Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant at Locust Valley Veterinary Center.
We are a fast paced small animal clinic and a satellite of West hills animal hospital. Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Caring for our hospitalized animals
- Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
- Patient handling and restraint
- Cleaning and disinfect procedures.
- Medication administration & filling prescriptions
- Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
- Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)
Skills Knowledge and Expertise - High school diploma or GED required
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
Benefits - Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
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