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About the Role
Lefferts Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals, exotics, reptiles, and avian patients. The hospital emphasizes responsible pet ownership and preventative health care, offering a supportive environment with mentoring opportunities for new graduates and no emergency hours.
Responsibilities
- Pet restraint
- Triage incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Diagnostic imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
- Support veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and receptionists with daily hospital duties
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and sanitary environment for all patients
- Clean and prepare exam rooms, including disinfecting tables and removing hair, body fluids, dirt, and odors
- Measure and record patient weight, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate
- Answer client questions and provide basic education regarding pet care, nutrition, parasite control, vaccinations, medications, spay/neuter procedures, and behavior
- Refer questions outside the assistant’s scope to the appropriate veterinarian or team member
- Prepare vaccines and injections using proper aseptic procedures for veterinarian administration
- Administer vaccines subcutaneously and intramuscularly according to clinic policies, manufacturer instructions, and applicable AAFP guidelines
Requirements
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
- Must be willing to work long or irregular hours and perform well under pressure
- Must be able to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour workday
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to safely and confidently restrain patients while ensuring the safety of clients and staff
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Anesthetic management
- Client communication
- Patient restraint
- Basic pet care education
- Vaccine administration
Location
- Richmond Hill, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- New graduates considered
- Experienced professionals
Education Level
- AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program (for Tuition Reimbursement)
Salary/Compensations
- $18–$21 per hour
Benefits
- 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
About the Company
- Lefferts Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, full service 10 doctor general practice seeing companion animal, exotics, reptiles and avian patients.
- The hospital offers comprehensive services 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.
- The professional and courteous staff 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.
- Located in Richmond Hill, a suburb of Queens in New York City, NY, offering a fusion between suburban living and higher-density city living with easy commute to midtown.
Equal Opportunity
- For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.