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Veterinary Assistants
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Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, 11050, USA
Listed on 2026-02-01
Listing for:
Pet Health Centers at North Shore Animal League America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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North Shore Animal League America is currently seeking full time 40 hours/5 days a week including a weekend shift Veterinary Assistants with hands on animal experience to support Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in their daily tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist with medical examinations. Restrain and handle patients as needed.
- Greet clients, review charts before placing clients and patients into exam rooms.
- Take complete patient history before Veterinarian comes in room.
- Administer oral topical, eye and ear medications bandage changes.
- Know vaccine and testing protocols. Prepare outside lab tests.
- Fecal and urine sample collection and run/read fecal tests.
- Prepare surgical packs using autoclave.
- Identify animals in need of medical attention.
- Document treatments in treatment record.
- Educate and provide information to the clients concerning prescriptions, preventatives, nutrition and special diets and our services.
- Clean and maintain holding areas, exam rooms and equipment, clean cages, water bowls, litter pans and do laundry.
- Feed, exercise groom and weigh patients. Perform special diet feeding.
- Collar, process and transport animals to other areas of facility when necessary.
- Stock medical and non-medical supplies.
- Monitor animals in oxygen cages.
- Qualified candidates must possess 1+ years’ experience or applicable education experience.
- Hands on animal experience is required and the Ability to handle and control animals.
- Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast paced environment.
- Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Must be mature, responsible, energetic, and able to work well in a team atmosphere.
- Must love animals and fully support the mission of the NSALA and what to make a difference in the lives of animals.
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Health Care Provider - Industries Veterinary Services
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