Veterinary Assistant Part-Time
451 New South Rd, Hicksville, NY, 11801 islandtreesveterinaryhospital.comOverview
Since our founding, the veterinary hospital staff at Island Trees Veterinary Hospital have set a high standard for the care of dogs and cats that pet owners have come to expect in Hicksville, Levittown, Plainview, East Meadow, Farmingdale, Jericho, Syosset, Merrick, Roslyn, and surrounding communities on Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Owners and founders Drs. Jay Gottlieb and Gil Caren as well as the staff at Island Trees Veterinary Hospital believe that a pet is a valued member of the family and deserves healthcare from a dedicated and knowledgeable medical team. We are proud of both the care we provide as well as our reputation for being a welcoming, compassionate and professional animal care facility.
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About us: Island Trees Veterinary Hospital Hicksville, New York At Island Trees Veterinary Hospital offers an experienced veterinary team that is dedicated to providing exceptional care for our beloved patients. We actively partner with our clients to foster the human-animal bond through compassionate and affordable veterinary care — from their pet’s first adventure to milestones yet to come. We are currently looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is a passionate pet lover and wants to make a difference in the lives of our patients. If you are devoted to offering this type of care, we look forwarding to hearing from you. Qualifications Experience as a veterinary assistant. Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures. Being able to handle timid or stressed patients Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Client communication and education Available to work Friday and Saturday shifts Responsibilities Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and patient care. Safely handle and restrain animals; husbandry, cleaning, laundry, providing patient care as directed by the veterinarian. Handling lab samples and preparing for currier pick up. Medical charting, maintaining accurate patient records. Cross train as a client service representative. Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment. Able to lift 50lbs without assistance Requirements: Must be able to work Monday, Friday and Saturdays and additional shifts as needed. Dependable, compassionate, and able to multitask in a face-paced environment. work well as part of a team while providing excellent patient care and client service. Must have their own transportation. Pay range Up to $23.00 based on experience What Makes Us Different Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! Career development and advancement opportunities. CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you! Let’s talk about your next opportunity Apply online or skip the paperwork and email me (Kathy) at kathy.campbell@amerivet.com anytime. Learn more about us at: http://amerivet.com/veterinary-jobs/ #LI-KC-1