Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Hospital for Veterinary Surgery
Full Job Description
The Hospital for Veterinary Surgery, the first surgery-exclusive veterinary hospital in New York City, is seeking to further build our clinical team with a compassionate, full time, Veterinary Assistant with an intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
We are a collaborative team of passionate veterinary professionals, practicing in a clinician-designed, 10,000 square foot facility, having launched in July 2023. The practice of modern medicine in a state of the art and highly personalized environment is the primary goal for our patients and clients.
Our focus on team wellness and technology is to ensure you will always have the tools needed to succeed, grow, and thrive, and our benefits and perks are designed around the unique needs of our field and the impactful, important work that is veterinary medicine.
This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire, grow, and refine your skills and bodies of knowledge in a supportive, specialty environment.
What We Offer:
$19 – $26/hr. This salary range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed salary will be dependent on the candidate’s skills, experience, and competencies.
4 day workweek
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
Parental Leave
401(k) with a company match
Wellness support/EAP
Employee pet discounts
Scrub allowance
Continuing Education:
We believe in helping you grow. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you’re excited about learning, we’re here to support it, every step of the way.
What You’ll Do:
Ensure patients are comfortable at all times
Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, cages, and runs
Keep the hospital clean and sanitary
Follow specific clinical instructions from Vet Techs
Sterilize the surgical suite and surgical equipment
Restocking
Walking dogs to relief room
Table turnover
What We’re Looking For:
At least 1 year of experience as a clinical Veterinary Assistant
Four day workweek
Confident restraint skills and basic hospital knowledge
ICU and surgical experience a plus
Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
The ability to handle multiple tasks
Someone who loves to learn and acquire new skills
A willingness to take initiative
A candidate with the ability to quickly pivot and assist where needed
We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Hospital for Veterinary Surgery
Location: New York, NY
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