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About the Role
Northside Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals excited about helping us maintain our 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 2+ years 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
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
- Four 10-hour shifts
Experience Level
- 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience
Salary/Compensations
- $24 - $27 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discount
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Employee referral bonus ($1,000)
About the Company
- Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 and is in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
- Cultivated an atmosphere that is comfortable, welcoming, and calming, ensuring that both pets and their owners feel at ease.
- Provides treatment rooted in care, respect, and understanding.
- Full-service, state-of-the-art animal hospital and trusted staple of our community.
- Offers routine and emergency care, as well as alternative therapies such as Chinese and Western herbal therapy, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, craniosacral therapy, and laser therapy, providing a holistic approach to pet care.
Equal Opportunity
- Dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.