Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Huntington, NY 11743 $17

• $19 an hour
• Full-time Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care 3 reviews $17
• $19 an hour
• Full-time Description Would you like to be a part of the fastest growing specialty in veterinary medicine?

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a state of the art referral hospital currently seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Physical Rehabilitation team . Each of our team members take pride in their work, enjoys their job and working together. We are looking for that special individual to contribute their best to enhance the lives of injured or physically impaired animals. Gold Coast is proud to offer a variety of rehabilitation services and modalities to our patients including: In-patient/out-patient rehab Home exercise programs Weight loss management Client education Numerous assistive devices Therapeutic laser Electric stimulation Therapeutic massage Therapeutic exercises Therapeutic ultrasound & A wide range of exercise equipment.

Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred) Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Gentle handling of patients & restraining Assisting with physical rehabilitation treatments, Maintaining rehabilitation equipment Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep Medication administration & filling prescriptions Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!) Skills Knowledge and Expertise 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 Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Career development and training

Competitive Salary:

$17-19/h About Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a state-of-the-art specialty center serving the greater Long Island, NY area. Our specialty team is composed of board-certified specialists and colleagues in their respective services utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques to provide the most comprehensive, gold-standard level of care. Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care

• 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 passionate about pets and have 6 locations staffed with experienced veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. Gold Coast is part of the West Hills family of veterinary practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including: West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, a 24/7 animal hospital Oyster Bay Animal Hospital Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic Court Square Animal Hospital West Hills North Veterinary Clinic Station Plaza Veterinary Group Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care 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.