Veterinary Assistant

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

At PetVet 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 400 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.

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Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, New York, is a premier emergency and specialty hospital offering advanced care across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. 

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. 

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.
• Laundry
• 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

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Veterinary experience required.  
• Ability to interact with the public
• Organized
• Flexible
• Works quickly
• Works well with others and understand the team approach
• Is kind and compassionate
• Needs to be able to keep a clean uncluttered environment
• Able to follow directions
• Patience
• 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 to multi-task as well as have a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of Impromed computer software a plus.

Work Requirements

This is a very physical position and it involves a lot lifting and holding of animals of all sizes. 

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range 20.51 - 30.69 USD