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About the Role

ACC's new Queens veterinary center provides urgent and secondary care to clients referred by private practices or ACC's Admissions Department. The center focuses on treatable, urgent conditions where cost is often a barrier, offering high-quality, compassionate care. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be part of a committed team delivering essential animal care.

Responsibilities

• Safely and humanely restrain animals for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Assist with patient care before, during, and after exams, surgeries, and procedures.
• Assist with patient intake, discharge, and client communication when needed.
• Administer oral and topical medications as directed by veterinarians.
• Monitor and report on the condition of hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with team members to keep the clinic running smoothly and safely.
• Stock supplies, prepare exam and treatment rooms, and ensure equipment is ready for use.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment, surgical, and recovery areas.
• Accurately enter medical notes and treatment data in our practice management software (Day Smart).
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 12 months of experience in a veterinary setting required.
• Works well with people and animals, and calm under pressure.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Fear Free Certification within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Veterinary assistant certification a plus.
• Dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Enjoy being part of a mission-driven team.

Location

• Ridgewood, Queens

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 12 months of experience in a veterinary setting

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

Benefits

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package including vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
• Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium.
• 401K and Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks.
• Periodic all staff trainings (safety, DEI, cross training).
• Growth opportunities.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

About the Company

• ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC.
• We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year.
• ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community.
• The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Veterinary Center is one of those resources that provides urgent and secondary care to clients that come to us by referral.
• It’s not just a veterinary center– it’s a new model for accessible care in New York City.
• The hospital is part of a brand-new 50,000 sq ft shelter facility in Ridgewood, Queens.
• It includes a fully equipped 4,000 sq ft clinic space with a surgical suite, dental suite with x-rays, ultrasound, in-house lab, and grooming.
• Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals of various temperaments and/or clients.
• Working in a veterinary center will include exposure to fur, odors, potential zoonotic diseases and other airborne particles in abundance.