Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

Pet Vet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join their team!

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Title: Veterinary Assistant

Work Location: Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI)

Exempt Status: Non‑exempt

Position Status: Full Time

Reports to: LVT, Clinicians, All senior Staff

Works closely with: LVT’s, Client Care Coordinators, Hospital Administrator, Clinicians, and Owners

VMCLI’s Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Position Purpose

Veterinary assistants provide supportive services under the direction of the veterinarian and Veterinary Technicians. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for both treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, general facility cleaning, cleaning of all wards and isolation rooms, interacting with the public and answering phones occasionally.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining animals for the veterinarian and Technicians.
• Feeding animals as appropriate with Dr’s instructions.
• Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors.
• Medications (as allowed by law)
• Grooming, as needed.
• Record keeping concerning routine care, vitals, and observations of the patients.
• Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips.
• General well being of every animal under your care.
• Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, and answering phones.
• Interaction with clients such as greeting them, recording a patient’s history, and helping with patients and/or belongings to and from vehicles may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience required.
• Ability to interact with the public.
• Organized.
• Flexible.
• Works well with others and understands the team approach.
• Is kind and compassionate.
• Needs to be able to keep a clean uncluttered environment.
• Able to follow directions.
• Is neat, clean, and adheres to all VMCLI uniform codes.

Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
• Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25‑40 lbs.
• Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand the job.
• Ability to write neatly and communicate with others.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to restrain animals.
• Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes.
• Ability to understand the needs of the animals.
• Own transportation.

Preferences

• Individuals with a true love for animals and a caring personality to help clients. People skills are a must.
• Individuals with a willingness to learn, the ability to pick up new tasks quickly and…