Top 16 Veterinary assistant Jobs in Riverhead Ny

Veterinary Assistant
Petco —Riverhead, NY
- $17.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
11d
Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant
SN veterinary care —Aquebogue, NY
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clinic experience
- Patient care
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health —Riverhead, NY
- $20 - $24 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Vital signs
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Bideawee —Westhampton, NY
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Patchogue Animal Hospital —Patchogue, NY
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Assistant
Floyd Harbor Animal Hospital —Shirley, NY
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners —Patchogue, NY
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Operating room
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Bellport Animal Hospital —East Patchogue, NY
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Employee discount
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1d
Veterinary Assistant
Paumanok Veterinary Hospital —Patchogue, NY
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Operating room
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Rocky Point Animal Hosoital —Rocky Point, NY
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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14d
Kennel Assistant
North Fork Animal Hospital —Southold, NY
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
9d
Veterinary Technician/Licensed Eligible Assistant
Good Ground Animal Hospital —Hampton Bays, NY
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Blood sampling
- Surgery
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kennel Attendant
Hounds Town Brookhaven —Yaphank, NY
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Opportunities for advancement
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Veterinary Assistant - Setauket Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —East Setauket, NY
- $17.74 - $19.71 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Vital signs
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant

Petco -
Riverhead, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.00 - $27.50 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

Computer operation
Phone communication
Phone customer support
Computer skills
Office phone management

Full Job Description

Veterinarians and Vet Services

R366369

Part time

Not Remote

1524 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 United States

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco:

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Position Purpose:

The purpose of this position inherently involves providing excellent medical care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Assistant represents the mission and values to all clients. Our Veterinary Assistants set the tone for the technical and customer support in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the practice.

All hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way that creates an environment in which:

The patient’s needs always come first.
Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer experience.
contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.
exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.

Essential Job Functions

The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:

Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record. Veterinary Assistants will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs.
Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, , HOM and HLOD.
Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.
Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.
Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.
Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
Under direction of the HOM/HLOD, assist in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform additional duties as assigned
Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed

Nature of Supervision

In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. For purposes of overall supervision, the incumbent takes direction from the HOM/HLOD or from the supervising technician for the shift.

Planning and Problem Solving

Like all team members, the Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.

Impact

This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired end-result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no immediate supervisory duties.

Education/Experience

Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
Must have telephone and computer skills
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change

Work Environment:

The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner’s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.

Contacts

This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $17.00 - $27.50

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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