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Veterinary Assistant

Brooklyn, NYOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • animal care
  • customer service
  • disinfection
  • administering medication
  • diagnostic equipment
  • blood sample collection
  • urine sample collection
  • stool sample collection
  • medical records

Nice to have

  • Chinese herbal therapy
  • Western herbal therapy
  • acupuncture
  • shockwave therapy
  • craniosacral therapy
  • laser therapy

Role summary

Northside Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Brooklyn, NY. This role involves supporting veterinarians and technicians in animal care, including examinations, treatments, and surgeries. Responsibilities include animal handling, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, maintaining records, communicating with pet owners, and ensuring clinic cleanliness. The position requires 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience and technical skills in disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment use. The clinic offers a supportive work environment and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and an employee pet discount.

Veterinary Assistant

Northside Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to ExpectAs you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  • Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

    • Salary: $24 - $27 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 35–40 hours per week, four 10-hour shifts. Candidates must have availability Monday through Friday (8:45 AM–6:00 PM) and Saturdays (8:45 AM–4:00 PM).

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
  • Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
  • Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
  • Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
  • Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
  • Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
  • Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

    • Qualifications:

  • Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
  • Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

    • About Northside Veterinary Clinic

    Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 and is in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Here at Northside, we have carefully cultivated an atmosphere that is comfortable, welcoming, and calming, ensuring that both pets and their owners feel at ease from the moment they step through our doors. Every patient is entitled to treatment rooted in care, respect, and understanding. We have built upon those core values to create a full-service, state-of-the-art animal hospital and trusted staple of our community. In addition to routine and emergency care, we also offer alternative therapies such as Chinese and Western herbal therapy, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, craniosacral therapy, and laser therapy, providing a holistic approach to pet care.

    We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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