Veterinary Assistant Job at Lefferts Animal Hospital, Queens, NY

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  • Lefferts Animal Hospital
  • Queens, NY

Job Description



Lefferts Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, full service 10 doctor general practice seeing companion animal, exotics, reptiles and avian patients located in Richmond Hill, NY. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Surgical CO2 Laser, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, House Calls & More. Mentoring available for new graduates and no emergency hours.

The professional and courteous staff at Lefferts Animal Hospital seek to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly valued patients. They are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for their clients. Lefferts Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Richmond Hill, NY and surrounding areas.

Lefferts Animal Hospital is located in Richmond Hill, a suburb of Queens in New York City, NY. Locals describe it as a “good fusion between suburban living and higher-density city living.” The proximity to midtown allows for easy commute to the city and all that NYC is known for and has to offer. Richmond Hill is home to many young professionals and families, where most own their own home and enjoy the many bars, restaurants, coffee shops & parks.

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Job Description



Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications



We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset
  • Full-time availability with rotating weekends. 

Additional Information



We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
  • *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit 

Job Tags

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