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About the Role
Paumanok Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside their experienced team to ensure each animal receives the best possible care. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping maintain 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
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
Skills
- Animal handling
- Animal restraint
- Veterinary assistance
- Medical record keeping
- Client communication
- Clinic maintenance
- Disinfection
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic equipment usage
Location
- Patchogue, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $18 - $22 per hour
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
About the Company
- Paumanok Veterinary Hospital is a full‑service practice in Patchogue, NY, dedicated to providing compassionate, high‑quality care for pets with a focus on ethics and individualized treatment.
- The experienced team uses advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans to support pets through wellness, illness, surgery, and specialized treatments.
- The hospital strives to create a welcoming, stress‑free environment for pets and their owners while building strong partnerships with clients.
- Committed to ongoing education and community involvement, they deliver thorough, thoughtful care that supports pets at every life stage.
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.