About the Role
Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Clinton Hill is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring every animal receives the best possible care and maintaining high standards of animal care and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Requirements
- Must have at least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
Skills
- Disinfection
- Administering medication
- Using diagnostic equipment
Location
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of veterinary assistant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discount
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral bonus ($1,000)
- Annual Uniform Allowance ($100)
About the Company
- Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Clinton Hill is a modern, full-service animal hospital serving the Brooklyn community.
- Offers personalized, high-quality care through comprehensive wellness services, dentistry, advanced diagnostics, and surgery.
- Team takes a whole-pet approach, creating customized care plans.
- A compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to strengthening the bond between pets and their families.
- A warm, supportive practice that puts exceptional patient care at the heart of everything.
