Veterinary Services

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Middletown Animal Clinic - NY

Middletown Animal ClinicOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

veterinary technician assistant
veterinary medicine
patient care
venipuncture
blood collection
laboratory testing
medications
treatments
digital radiographs
patient monitoring

Nice to have

IV catheter placement
anesthesia monitoring
surgery
dentistry
dental radiography
ultrasound

Role summary

Middletown Animal Clinic in Bronx, NY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant for approximately 35 hours per week. The role involves supporting veterinarians during appointments, treatments, and procedures, assisting with surgical and dental patients, performing venipuncture, placing IV catheters, running lab tests, administering medications, and monitoring patients. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a busy veterinary hospital, experienced with common treatments and patient care, skilled in venipuncture and patient restraint, and compassionate with fearful animals. Preferred experience includes IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, surgery, and dental radiography. The clinic offers competitive pay ($21-$25/hour) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant

Middletown Animal Clinic | Bronx, NY

Approximately 35 Hours/Week | Experienced Candidates

Compensation: $21.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

Looking for a veterinary team where your experience is truly valued?

Middletown Animal Clinic in the Bronx is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team.

If you already have hands-on experience in veterinary medicine and are looking for a hospital where you can continue building your skills, work alongside an experienced medical team, and become an important part of the day-to-day care of our patients, we’d love to meet you.

This is not an entry-level veterinary assistant position. We’re looking for someone who is already comfortable in a veterinary hospital environment, understands the pace of patient care, and is ready to jump in alongside our doctors and support team.

Pay:

Veterinary Technician Assistants: $21.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

Hours: Approximately 35 hours per weekWeekday Schedule: Approximately 9:30 AM–7:00 PMSaturday Schedule: Approximately 8:30 AM–2:00 PM

Why Middletown Animal Clinic?

We’re a full-service small animal hospital serving pets and families throughout the Bronx, and our support team plays a huge role in the medicine we provide every day.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and teammates in a hospital equipped with:

In-house laboratory

Digital radiography

Digital dental radiography

Ultrasound

Surgery and dentistry

A diverse small animal caseload

Our doctors perform routine and advanced soft tissue procedures, and our team places a strong emphasis on thoughtful patient care, anesthesia safety, and strong technical support.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the team, not simply another person on the schedule.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day may include:

Supporting veterinarians during appointments, treatments, and procedures

Assisting LVTs and DVMs with surgical and dental patients

Venipuncture and blood collection

IV catheter placement

Running in-house laboratory testing

Preparing and administering medications and treatments as directed

Assisting with digital radiographs

Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures based on experience

Providing compassionate restraint and patient handling

Supporting hospitalized and recovering patients

Maintaining clean, organized treatment and patient-care areas

Communicating and collaborating with doctors, technicians, assistants, and our client service team

We want our veterinary support team using the skills they already have while continuing to develop new ones.

What We're Looking For

We’d love to meet someone with previous hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital who is:

Comfortable working with dogs and cats in a clinical setting

Experienced with common veterinary treatments and patient care

Confident with skills such as venipuncture, laboratory work, patient restraint, and assisting with procedures

Comfortable in a busy hospital environment

Compassionate and thoughtful when handling fearful, nervous, or stressed patients

Dependable and able to work collaboratively with a team

Organized and able to shift priorities when patient needs change

Interested in continuing to learn and grow within veterinary medicine

Must be 18 years of age or older

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is required

Have additional experience with IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, surgery, dentistry, or dental radiography? Even better. We’d love to hear more about the skills you can bring to the team.

Compensation + Benefits

Compensation:

Veterinary Technician Assistants: $21.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

Eligible teammates also have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside of the hospital, including:

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible teammates

Paid time off

Two floating holidays for eligible full-time teammates

401(k) with employer match

Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance for eligible teammates

Employee Assistance Program

Life and disability insurance options

Annual uniform allowance for eligible full-time teammates

Discounted veterinary care for your own pets

Paid parental leave

Opportunities for continued growth within Veterinary Innovative Partners

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

Stay connected with VIP!Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.

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