We are currently accepting applications for a full-time veterinary assistant to join our dedicated staff at Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic. This is a fast-paced practice seeing exclusively dogs and cats.
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Assisting the veterinarian and technician in exam rooms, treatment area and surgery
- Filling prescriptions
- Cleaning and maintaining the hospital and working space
- Client education and communication.
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High school diploma or GED required
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
- Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
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Competitive pay $18 / hour
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital in Locust Valley, New York, serving the pets of Locust Valley and the surrounding towns on Long Island. Our veterinarians and staff practice compassionate care for small animals–including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and chinchillas. We offer a variety of services including wellness exams, vaccinations, pet dental care, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care, and nutritional counseling. Our animal hospital also offers advanced internal medicine, diagnostic services, and surgical care.
Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:
- West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, a 24/7 animal hospital
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
- Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
- Court Square Animal Hospital
- West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
- Station Plaza Veterinary Group
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
