Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Island City, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Court Square Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, fast‑paced general practice veterinary team in Long Island City, Queens
. If you're passionate about animal care, eager to learn, and excited to grow in the veterinary field, we'd love to meet you.

Our mission is simple:
to be a place of comfort for pets and their people — in sickness and in health. We support professional growth and proudly train motivated individuals who want to build a long‑term career in veterinary medicine.

• Supportive, team‑driven work environment
• Open‑door opportunities for advancement into:
  • Veterinary Technician roles
  • Specialty medicine
  • Leadership & management positions
• Strong focus on client education and relationship‑based care

If you're interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate.

• Providing care for special‑needs boarders (diabetic, geriatric, epileptic patients, etc.)
• Safely restraining canine and feline patients for doctors and technicians
• Administering oral medications
• Monitoring and documenting patient condition and overall well‑being
• Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) with:
  • TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
  • Blood pressure readings
• Preparing and maintaining the treatment area for patient care
• Preparing surgical materials and maintaining sterilization protocols
• Capturing diagnostic radiographs (thoracic and abdominal views)
• Maintaining hospital cleanliness:
  • Exam rooms, cages, dishes, surgical areas, dental suite, and common spaces

• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced veterinary environment
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and species
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medications
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members
• Organized, reliable, and detail‑oriented
• Comfortable using computers and electronic medical records
• Neat, professional, and compliant with hospital uniform standards
• 1 year of veterinary general practice or emergency experience preferred
• Ability to stand, lift, and perform physical duties
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs (pets, food, supplies)
• Reliable transportation required

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready to Elevate Your Veterinary Career? If you're looking for your next adventure and a place to thrive professionally, apply today!