Veterinary Assistant
Location: 1390 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $22 - $27/hour based on experience. Schedule: 4 day work week-- this location is open Mon-Sat, closed Sunday.
VCA Park East Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind GP Practice! Our hospital has been serving the Upper East Side community for many years. We believe in providing the best possible medical care to our patients, providing exceptional client service, and creating an environment for the team that is inviting, fun, challenging, and ensures that associate wellness is priority! We believe that in order for the hospital to succeed our patients, clients, and our people all need to be taken care of! While situated in the heart of New York City, Park East Animal Hospital and the surrounding community is tight knit and a great place to call home!
Why VCA
We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Career Support
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Health & Well Being
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to Headspace app
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
- Growing network of onsite social workers
Other Perks
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical recordkeeping
Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.