Full-time Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare • Locust Valley, NY

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About The Position

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time veterinary assistant to join our dedicated staff at Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic. This is a fast-paced practice seeing exclusively dogs and cats.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the veterinarian and technician in exam rooms, treatment area and surgery
• Filling prescriptions
• Cleaning and maintaining the hospital and working space
• Client education and communication

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees