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 AssistantComfortable 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 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.