Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary AssistantJoin the VCA New Hartford Team! We're currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team.VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital is an AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in New Hartford, NY. Our experienced and compassionate team delivers top-notch veterinary medicine and service to our clients. We have a unique and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day, and we work closely together to be the best that we can be.What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and proceduresTake patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)Restrain animals safely and compassionatelyPrepare and clean exam roomsAssist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnosticsMaintain accurate medical records and support chartingProvide client education and ensure excellent service during visitsSupport surgery prep and recovery as neededHelp maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environmentThe salary range for this position is $18.25- $18.50 hour and the starting range is determined by skill set, and years of experience in the field.Schedule: Full-timeBelow are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!Advancement and leadership opportunitiesInternal CE and development opportunitiesTuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and moreMedical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage optionsFree mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance programAccess to Headspace appFully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurancePaid vacation, paid sick time, holiday payPaid parental leaveFertility coverage, gender affirmation servicesGenerous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.401(k) retirement plan with company matchReferral bonus opportunitiesPractice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communicationOpportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnershipsReady to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary careone patient at a time.If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at