Veterinary Assistant

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

We are currently offering a $1,000 sign on bonus for Veterinary Assistant hires.

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Facilitate patient visits
Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications:

Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Must be able to follow detailed protocols
Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Competitive salary
Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
50% discount on veterinary care
403b matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

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