Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant (part time) 
Mid Island Animal Hospital -📍Hicksville, NY

Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. At Mid Island Animal Hospital, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued grow within the profession. We will consider part time or full time candidates.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred 
• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
•  Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude. Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks: 

• Pay Range: $12-$16 depending on experience
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401k with company match (eligible after 6mo of employment)
  
• Plus others!

Come join our very active, AAHA accredited, six Doctor practice. Mid Island Animal is centrally located on Long Island in Hicksville, NY. We are an extremely dedicated, caring compassionate team. Looking for someone who will be reliable, work well with Doctors, technicians and assistants to provide our patients with the highest quality care possible.

 United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.