What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic?
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Location: Locust Valley, New York
Compensation: $18.00 / hour
Join the Team at Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Here, we create a welcoming environment for clients and their furry companions, guiding them with care and support through every stage of their health journey.
About Us
At Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic, we're more than a veterinary practice—we're a compassionate community dedicated to building trust and lasting relationships with pets and their families. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care in a supportive, understanding, and welcoming environment where every client and pet feels valued.
Position Overview
As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting veterinarians and the clinic team. You will:
- Assist by preparing exam rooms and handling animals safely and gently.
- Provide comfort and reassurance to clients during visits.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinic environment.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of pets while fostering positive client relationships.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
- Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
- Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
- Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
- Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
- Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
- Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
- Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Dependable
- Self motivated
- Excellent cleaning skills
- Able to work weekends and evenings
- Excellent communication
- Team player
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Salary : $18