Floating Veterinary Assistant Upstate Veterinary Specialties - 3.0 Latham, NY Job Details Full-time $18 - $26 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Pet care Companion animal handling Direct patient care Veterinary surgical assistance experience Maintaining an organized workspace Veterinary laboratory sample handling Serving clients Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Inventory management Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Preparing medical treatment area Surgery Patient history taking Room tidying Veterinary laboratory work Medical assisting Appointment scheduling 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Care coordination Communication skills Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Veterinary administrative support Entry level Time management Full Job Description Description Upstate Veterinary Specialties is seeking a Floating Veterinary Assistant to support multiple specialty services. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialty services and expand your veterinary skills. If you enjoy variety in your day, learning new skills, and helping pets and their people during important moments, this role may be the perfect fit. What You'll Do As a Floating Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care across various specialty departments and play a key role in keeping our hospital running smoothly.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting doctors and technicians during examinations and procedures Safely restraining patients for exams and treatments Processing diagnostic samples Preparing and obtaining patient medical histories Supporting workflow across multiple departments Maintaining clean and organized treatment spaces Communicating with clients and supporting appointment coordination Assisting with procedural setup and anticipating doctor needs Helping maintain inventory and supplies

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year in a veterinary assistant role Surgical experience preferred Experience with animal restraint preferred (Fear Free techniques are a plus) Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and time management skills Positive attitude and commitment to patient care and client service Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling and adapts quickly and effectively to changing priorities, workflows, and patient care needs

Schedule:

Work 4 days per week (10-hour shifts), Monday through Friday Exact workdays vary based on business needs

Hours:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Schedule is set one month in advance Must have availability Monday through

Friday What We Offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits package

PTO, 401

(k), healthcare benefits, and more Opportunities for advancement in specialty veterinary medicine Continuing education and cross-training Employee appreciation events and a team-focused culture