Veterinarian Assistant - Hyde Park, NY
9 hours ago
Job description
About the Role As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work closely with our Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to ensure the health and well-being of animals in our care. From assisting with surgeries and daily rounds to administering medications and educating adopters, this is a dynamic and hands-on role perfect for someone with a heart for animals.
Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with exams, dental procedures, surgeries, and immunizations
- Restrain animals for medical procedures
- Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications
- Maintain clean, sanitary conditions in medical and shelter areas
- Prepare prescriptions and perform routine lab work
- Update treatment records in the shelter and veterinarian database
- Provide excellent customer service to adopters, fosters, and volunteers
- Support with inventory, restocking, and clerical tasks
- Minimum 2 years of experience in animal medical care (shelter experience preferred)
- Comfortable handling animals of unknown or difficult temperament
- Familiarity with common companion animal diseases and treatment protocols
- Professional, compassionate, and team-oriented
- Able to recognize and report medical or behavioral issues
- Reliable and self-directed, with strong communication skills
- Familiarity with veterinarian and shelter management software and Google Workspace
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 150 lbs regularly
- Comfortable standing, bending, and walking for extended periods
- Willingness to work with potential allergens
Location: Hyde Park, NY
Schedule: Our shelter operates from 8 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week (including holidays) to ensure animals receive daily care. Flexible availability is needed.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Ready to join our team? Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] and help us provide love, care, and medical support to animals in need
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