Veterinary Assistant, Heart of Chelsea , Hells Kitchen, NY

Veterinary Assistant, Heart of Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, NY

Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, located in Hell's Kitchen, New York, has an opening for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from clients. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in-house laboratory tests, and prepare forms to be sent to outside labs; call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all protocols; educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Proficient with practice management software for dispensing medications, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, labels, and documenting communications.
• Ensure OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards are followed.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Heart of Chelsea is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services