Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

We are currently offering a generous sign on bonus for Veterinary Assistant hires.

Responsibilities :

Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients

Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients

Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges

Facilitate patient visits

Perform accurate record keeping and data entry

Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians

Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications :

Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative

Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills

Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations

Must be able to follow detailed protocols

Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary

Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required

Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

Competitive salary

Generous sign-on bonus $1,000

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

50% discount on veterinary care

403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range

$17.30 — $22 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers :

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning : Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities : AMC is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include : A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties : With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC : AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.