Description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Long Island City, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

Court Square Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, fast-paced general practice veterinary team in Long Island City, Queens. If you're passionate about animal care, eager to learn, and excited to grow in the veterinary field, we'd love to meet you.

Our mission is simple: to be a place of comfort for pets and their people - in sickness and in health. We support professional growth and proudly train motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

• Supportive, team-driven work environment
• Open-door opportunities for advancement into:
  • Veterinary Technician roles
  • Specialty medicine
  • Leadership & management positions
• Strong focus on client education and relationship-based care

If you're interested and willing to learn, we will train the right candidate.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Providing care for special-needs boarders (diabetic, geriatric, epileptic patients, etc.)
• Safely restraining canine and feline patients for doctors and technicians
• Administering oral medications
• Monitoring and documenting patient condition and overall well-being
• Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) with:
• TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Blood pressure readings
• Preparing and maintaining the treatment area for patient care
• Preparing surgical materials and maintaining sterilization protocols
• Capturing diagnostic radiographs (thoracic and abdominal views)
• Maintaining hospital cleanliness:
  • Exam rooms, cages, dishes, surgical areas, dental suite, and common spaces

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and species
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medications
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members
• Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable using computers and electronic medical records
• Neat, professional, and compliant with hospital uniform standards
• 1 year of veterinary general practice or emergency experience preferred
• Ability to stand, lift, and perform physical duties
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs (pets, food, supplies)
• Reliable transportation required

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready to Elevate Your Veterinary Career? If you're looking for your next adventure and a place to thrive professionally, apply today!