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Job description
Position Overview
PetVet Care Centers' Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists - Bohemia is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift) to support veterinarians and technicians with cleaning, feeding, exercising, grooming, preparing surgery suites, restraining patients, and clerical duties, while delivering quality care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate care to all patients
Greet patients and owners and take vital signs
Triage patients, perform physical exams, and administer medication under LVT supervision
Calm anxious patients
Assist with medication administration and restraint
Perform laboratory tests and radiographs
Operate and maintain hospital equipment (EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, etc.)
Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain controlled drug logs
Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report abnormal conditions
Communicate positively with clients
Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
Maintain cleanliness of hospital, including equipment, kennels, and facilities, and perform laundry duties
Provide baths and care for overnight patients, ensuring groomed releases
Adhere to safety and wellness regulations
Follow oral and written directions
Maintain accurate medical records
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Promote hospital products and services and support organization
Respond promptly to directions from DVM or LVT
Perform other duties as assigned in specialty areas (dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)
Qualifications (Required)
High school diploma or equivalent
Emergency experience
Must be 18 years of age or older
Schedule
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team member pet discounts
Emotional wellbeing support – Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle – relief fund for personal hardship
Pay Range
$19.55—$23.89 USD
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.
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Worksite address
bohemia, NY, 11716, US
Who can apply
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