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About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to grow their skills in treatment and surgery. Whether you bring previous experience or are currently working toward your LVT credentials, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Safely and confidently restrain dogs of all sizes, including large breeds, and cats with varying temperaments.
- Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient care, treatments, and medical procedures.
- Provide hands-on treatment support, including obtaining blood samples, assisting with blood draws, and placing IV catheters when trained and authorized.
- Assist with surgical preparation, patient monitoring, surgical procedures, and post-operative care.
- Monitor patients and communicate any changes in their condition to the veterinary team.
- Support pharmacy operations by preparing medications, maintaining inventory, and becoming familiar with common veterinary medications and protocols.
- Ensure prescriptions are accurately labeled and prepared for client pickup while following clinic safety procedures.
- Educate clients on basic pet care and communicate professionally with clients in person and over the phone.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
- Work collaboratively with the veterinary team and assist with additional responsibilities as needed.
- Demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of veterinary experience preferred, ideally with hands-on treatment experience.
- Experience assisting with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and surgical procedures is a plus.
- Candidates currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program or actively pursuing their Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials are encouraged to apply.
- Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when assisting with treatments, medications, and patient monitoring.
- Excellent communication and client service skills.
- Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- A dependable team player with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work around typical veterinary clinic odors and noises, with potential exposure to animal bites, scratches, waste, and contagious conditions while following established safety protocols.
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
Skills
- Hands-on patient care
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Animal restraint
- Patient monitoring
- Medication preparation
- Inventory management
- Client education
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Efficiency
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Part-time
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years veterinary experience preferred
Education Level
- Veterinary Technician program enrollment
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials pursuit
Salary/Compensations
- USD 18.00 - USD 24.00 - hourly
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!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
About the Company
- At Inwood Animal Clinic, we specialize in quality veterinary care for pets of all ages.
- Our goal is to deliver top-quality care for every animal that walks through our doors.
- We've been serving New York City since 2008.
- We're conveniently located on Broadway between Academy Street and 204th Street.
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/.