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Full-time Veterinary Assistant
Locust Valley, New YorkPosted 5 days ago
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Job Description
Full-time Veterinary Assistant
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Locust Valley, New York
Compensation: $18.00 / hour
Description
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.
Primary job responsibilities include but are not limited to
- 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.
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
- Competitive pay $18 / hour
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training