**Location:** 521 Townline Rd, Hauppauge, NY 11788 **VCA Hauppauge Animal Hospital** is seeking a **Veterinary Assistant** to join our exceptional team! **Schedule** **:** Full-time, flexible position that includes rotating Saturdays. **Compensation** **:** $19 - 21/hr, and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. **About** **VCA Hauppauge Animal Hospital:** At VCA Hauppauge, our patient's health is our top priority, provided through high-quality, professional care and genuine personal service. We pledge to instill client trust and confidence that each pet will always receive compassionate, gentle care, as well as high standards of veterinary medical services. We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our patients and clients. **What You'll Do:** As a member of **VCA** **Hauppauge** , you will support the team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Skills that will be utilized may include, but are not limited to: + Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures + Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) + Restrain animals safely and compassionately + Prepare and clean exam rooms + Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics + Maintain accurate medical records and support charting + Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits + Support surgery prep and recovery as needed + Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment **Qualifications** : + Previous experience in a veterinary setting as a Veterinary Assistant + Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments + High school diploma or equivalent required **Benefits:** + Access to the community and financial resources of a large veterinary group + Leadership and advancement opportunities + Medical, dental & vision insurance + Employer-paid short term disability insurance and life insurance + Paid parental leave + Paid vacation and sick time + 401(k) + Provided scrubs + Free wellness and self-care resources + Generous hospital discount for your pets and product discounts + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities + Plus more! **Ready to be part of a team that feels like family?** Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. **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 vcacareers.com