Veterinary Assistant Job at EverVet Partners, Albany, NY

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  • EverVet Partners
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Assistant at Sand Creek Animal Hospital!

Sand Creek Animal Hospital in Albany, NY, is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to become an integral part of our skilled team. If you’re passionate about animal care and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be an essential part of our team, providing exceptional care to patients and outstanding service to clients. Your role includes assisting doctors and technicians with examinations and procedures, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology and diagnostics, communicating with clients to support optimal patient outcomes, performing medical procedures under veterinary supervision, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments and monitoring for hospitalized patients.

Pay Range : $18 / hour

Why Join Us?
At Sand Creek Animal Hospital, we cultivate a supportive and growth-focused environment where team members can expand their skills and thrive. We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer:
  • A structured schedule with no weekend hours – enjoy your time off!
  • Emergency cases are referred to a local emergency clinic – allowing you to focus on routine patient care.
  • Supportive team culture – Join a collaborative and welcoming environment with quarterly team-building events like game nights, bonfires, and holiday celebrations.
Join a team that values both your professional success and personal well-being!

Watch a short video about our practice by clicking here or by visiting the link directly: &t=26s

About Sand Creek Animal Hospital
Established in 2002, Sand Creek Animal Hospital has been a cornerstone of veterinary excellence in the Capital District of New York. Our prime location offers the best of both worlds—easy access to city amenities and the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains just 40 minutes away, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With New York City and Boston within a short drive, weekend getaways are always an option.

As a dynamic, 7-doctor small animal practice, we are dedicated to providing outstanding veterinary care in a state-of-the-art facility. Our hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, class IV therapeutic laser, surgical laser, and paperless medical records, empowering our team to deliver the highest standard of medicine.

Proudly recognized as an AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice and committed to Fear Free principles, we prioritize patient comfort and strive to create a low-stress experience for every pet and client who walks through our doors.

Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account* 
  • Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week* 
  • Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance* 
  • 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
  • Maternity Leave * 
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance* 
  • Discount Programs
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • On-Demand Pay Options
  • Referral Bonus
Career Enhancement Benefits:  
  • The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
  • Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
  • Access to a multitude of VMG resources

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only  

Responsibilities
  • Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments 
  • Get weights on all patients prior to examination 
  • Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review 
  • Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records 
  • Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records 
  • Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others) 
  • Help administer treatments (oral/fluids/injections/baths)under direction of DVM/LVT 
  • Assist in monitoring anesthetized patients 
  • Shave animals for surgery and scrub surgical sites 
  • Manage post-op cleaning and preparation of packs 
  • Complete progress forms for in- hospital/anesthetic patients 
  • Keep patients comfortable, fed, watered and clean 
  • Log controlled drugs (when authorized to do so, under direction of an LVT/DVM) 
  • Setup medications/fill prescriptions (when authorized to do so) 
  • Monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs 
  • Stock exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary 
  • Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested 
  • Assist in maintenance of areas outside of hospital (walks, parking, runs) 
Required Skills
  • High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent 
  • Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred 
  • At least one year experience preferred 
  • Experience handling a variety of animals 
  • Strong customer service skills 
  • Ability to communicate effectively 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Basic math and writing skills 
  • Ability to express compassion 
  • Basic understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia  
  • Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior 
  • Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs) 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Outdoor, Night shift,

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