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*Sign On Bonus* Overnight Veterinary Assistant

City of Yonkers, New York, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, New York is looking for full-time and part-time experienced Overnight Veterinary Assistants for our ER/ICU department who are looking to join a fast paced, forward thinking hospital. Y…

Skills: Animal Restraint, Patient Handling, Medical Record Maintenance, Physical Exam Assessments, Laboratory Diagnostics

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*Sign On Bonus* Overnight Veterinary Assistant

Animal Specialty Center

City of Yonkers, New York, United States • On-site

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  • $18/hr–$22/hr
  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Annual Uniform Allowance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, RECOVER Training, Fear Free Training, Double Pay For Holidays
  • Posted 102d ago
  • ~36 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide primary medical support to Licensed Veterinary Technicians by assisting with animal restraint, handling, and basic medical tasks. Maintain patient records, perform diagnostic imaging, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of the ER/ICU department.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift 40 pounds and handle high-stress environments while performing physical tasks like bending and crouching. Experience in veterinary assistance and the ability to communicate effectively with clients is required.

Full job description

Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, New York is looking for full-time and part-time experienced Overnight Veterinary Assistants for our ER/ICU department who are looking to join a fast paced, forward thinking hospital. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families by directly contributing to outstanding patient care.

Our Veterinary Assistants are the Licensed Veterinary Technician’s primary medical support and works with the LVT to complete all tasks required by the veterinarian. The Veterinary Assistant directly assists their team with animal restraint and handling, basic medical tasks, and client interactions.

Schedule

  • Three 12-hour shifts(full-time) 8pm-8am

Compensation:

  • $18-$22 depending on experience
  • Shift Differential
    • Overnights: Base +$3
    • Weekends: Base +$2

SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!!

  • Offering $1,000 sign on bonus for full-time*

Physical Requirements:


  • Able to be active: sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and crouching for extended periods of time

  • Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress

  • Able to lift 40 pounds

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Practice safe patient restraint

  • Use practice management software to maintain client and patient records

  • Communicate clearly, calmly and effectively with all clients on the phone and in person

  • Perform and recognize normal physical exam assessments for canine and feline patients of temperature, heart rate, pulse quality, respiration and mucous membranes.

  • Provide excellent nursing care including notation of patient status, eliminations, appetite, etc.

  • Perform all in-house/outside laboratory diagnostics and imaging including CT, MRI, X-Ray, etc.

    • Troubleshoot errors with In-house laboratory equipment

    • Clean and maintain equipment and areas as needed

  • Make and present estimates to clients for diagnostics, treatments, and/or hospitalization

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned departments

  • Communicating with pharmacies in the interest of filling patient prescriptions per veterinarian’s orders

  • Maintenance of department inventory and participating in scheduled hospital inventory count

  • Sterile processing skills including maintaining and sterilizing surgical instruments and packs

What you can expect:

A team that feels and functions like a family. We pride ourselves in an open, welcoming work environment where employees can feel safe to learn from their co-workers and seek guidance from a variety of clinicians and specialists.

A learning environment. Senior technicians mentor and guide newer technicians and veterinary assistants to build them to a level of expertise. We work hard to support a learning environment where technicians receive the support to pursue specialty credentials and leadership opportunities.

Fast pace. We are looking for highly motivated veterinary assistants to join our fast-paced, 24-hour emergency and intensive care team.

What we provide:

Full-Time Benefits Include:

  • Annual Uniform Allowance
  • 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave in compliance with NY State
  • RECOVER Training
  • Fear Free Training
  • Holidays worked = DOUBLE PAY!
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • GENEROUS Employee Pet Discount – 75%

Tuition Sponsorship and License Reimbursement for those looking to continue their veterinary medicine education and working towards becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Most importantly, we provide mentorship and growth.

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About Animal Specialty Center

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Proudly serving pets, pet owners, and referring veterinarians in Yonkers, NY for 15 years.

Industry
Veterinary
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Yonkers, New York
LinkedIn followers
341

Animal Specialty Center is a fully equipped 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital serving New York communities in and surrounding lower Westchester. If you suspect your pet may be having a medical crisis, we have a staff of top veterinarians, technicians, and client care specialists prepared to handle all pet medical emergencies. Purpose: To provide the highest level of specialty veterinary care to enhance the lives of pets and families. Mission: Keeping people and pets together while enjoying longer, happier, and healthier lives. Core Values: Caring We treat our patients, clients and team members with respect, kindness, and empathy. Innovation We maintain an environment of creativity and excellence. We will settle for nothing less. Education We commit to learning, teaching, and mentoring. They permeate all aspects of our practice and contribute to the development and growth of our team members, our clients and our community. Integrity We believe that through clear communication, excellent service, and compassionate care we will earn and maintain trust. Community We embrace teamwork and camaraderie. They are the foundation for a nurturing environment and enhance the quality of life of our team members, our clients, and our community.

Offices: 9 Odell Plaza, Yonkers, New York 10701, US

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About Animal Specialty Center

LinkedInVisit site

Proudly serving pets, pet owners, and referring veterinarians in Yonkers, NY for 15 years.

Industry
Veterinary
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Yonkers, New York
LinkedIn followers
341

Animal Specialty Center is a fully equipped 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital serving New York communities in and surrounding lower Westchester. If you suspect your pet may be having a medical crisis, we have a staff of top veterinarians, technicians, and client care specialists prepared to handle all pet medical emergencies. Purpose: To provide the highest level of specialty veterinary care to enhance the lives of pets and families. Mission: Keeping people and pets together while enjoying longer, happier, and healthier lives. Core Values: Caring We treat our patients, clients and team members with respect, kindness, and empathy. Innovation We maintain an environment of creativity and excellence. We will settle for nothing less. Education We commit to learning, teaching, and mentoring. They permeate all aspects of our practice and contribute to the development and growth of our team members, our clients and our community. Integrity We believe that through clear communication, excellent service, and compassionate care we will earn and maintain trust. Community We embrace teamwork and camaraderie. They are the foundation for a nurturing environment and enhance the quality of life of our team members, our clients, and our community.

Offices: 9 Odell Plaza, Yonkers, New York 10701, US

SurgeryInternal MedicineRadiologyand Critical CareVeterinaryHospitalHealth Care
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