What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Assistant position at West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center?
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Location: Huntington, New York
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour
Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant!
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 even future management positions!
This practice is a 24-hour location with a lot going on throughout the day as well as the night. Not only will you build relationships with the animals, but you’ll also form lasting connections with our clients.
✨ We are in need of two full-time workers. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays
📅 Open Shifts:
- M — 12:00p-8:30p / 8:00a-3:00p
- T — 3:00p-8:30p
- W — 12:00p-8:30p
- TH — 3:00p-8:30p
- SU — 8:00a-5:30p
- Able to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable handling animals of all species and sizes
- Knowledge of different animal medications
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and peers
- Solid computer skills
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
- Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
- Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
- Administering oral medications
- Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
- Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
- Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
- Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
- Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
- Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views
- Organized
- Works well with others
- Able to follow directions
- Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
- Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
- 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
- Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
- Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
- Own transportation
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Salary : $18 - $20