Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHuntington, NY, USA$19 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least one year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience is required.
Must be able to stand, lift, and perform work duties for a minimum of eight hours.
Must be able to lift large boxes, dog food, and canine or feline patients weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to write neatly, communicate with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs.
Must have own transportation.

Responsibilities

Care for special-needs boarders, including diabetic, geriatric, and epileptic animals.
Restrain canine, feline, and exotic species for doctors and technicians.
Clean floors, cages, dishes, garbage areas, surgical sites, and the dental suite.
Administer oral medications.
Document the general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders.
Assist with emergency-room protocols and ensure the emergency table is prepared for critical patients.
Prepare surgical materials according to the surgical handbook, ensuring materials are sterilized and ready for procedures.
Assist licensed veterinary technicians with temperature, pulse, and respiration measurements and blood pressures, and examine incisions for cleanliness and closure.
Triage emergency appointments in coordination with the emergency-room doctor on premises.
Capture radiographs, including thoracic and abdominal views.

Join Our Amazing Team as Our Newest Veterinary Assistant!

At West Hills Animal Hospital, we're looking for compassionate, experienced individuals who love furry friends just as much as we do. As a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital, no two days are the same. We treat every patient as if they were our own and strive to be a place of comfort for both pets and the people who love them.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll build meaningful relationships not only with our patients but also with the clients who trust us with their pets' care. You'll work alongside a supportive team in a fast-paced environment where you'll have opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career—from becoming a veterinary technician to exploring specialty medicine and future leadership opportunities.

✨ We're currently hiring for a Full-Time position.

📅 Open Shifts

Mon 8a-3p
Tue 8a-3p
Thur 8a-3p
Fri 8a-3p
Sat OR Sun 8a-5:30p

Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
Administering oral medications
Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Organized
Works well with others
Able to follow directions
Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
Own transportation

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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