Veterinary Assistant
- Category
- Support Staff
- Job ID
- 34562
- Role Type
- Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
- Hospital
- Sachem Animal Hospital
Join a Team That Invests in You
Do you believe that exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team?
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys learning something new every day, and finds purpose in making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them?
If so, we'd love to meet you.
At Sachem Animal Hospital, we're more than just a veterinary hospital. We're a team that believes in supporting one another, growing together, and providing outstanding medical care with compassion.
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for animals, values teamwork, and is excited to continue developing their skills alongside an experienced and supportive medical team.
What You'll Do
As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting our veterinarians and licensed technicians. Every day is different, but your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting veterinarians and technicians during examinations and treatments
- Safely restraining patients for procedures
- Preparing exam rooms and treatment areas
- Collecting patient histories and obtaining vital signs
- Assisting with laboratory testing and diagnostics
- Preparing surgical patients and monitoring recovery
- Educating clients on basic patient care and preventative medicine
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment and hospital areas
- Working collaboratively to keep patient care and hospital workflow running smoothly
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has previous veterinary experience (preferred)
- Is compassionate toward both patients and clients
- Works well in a fast-paced environment
- Is dependable, punctual, and takes pride in their work
- Communicates professionally and respectfully
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a collaborative team
- Is eager to learn and accepts feedback as an opportunity for growth
- Can prioritize tasks while maintaining attention to detail
- Understands that no task is "beneath them" when it comes to supporting the team and our patients
We value kindness, accountability, adaptability, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We're committed to creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
We believe in:
- Investing in our employees through mentorship and continued learning
- Supporting career growth and professional development
- Celebrating successes; big and small
- Maintaining a positive, respectful, and team-oriented culture
- Practicing high-quality medicine while never losing sight of compassion
- Encouraging collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement
Whether your goal is to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician, expand your technical skills, or simply work alongside a team that truly values you, we'll help you grow.
Benefits May Include
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Retirement plan options
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Why Sachem Animal Hospital?
At Sachem Animal Hospital, our mission goes beyond treating patients. We strive to create meaningful relationships with our clients, support one another as teammates, and make a positive impact in our community.
We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job. We're looking for someone who wants to build a career, continue learning, and become part of a team that truly cares.
If you're ready to work alongside compassionate professionals who are dedicated to exceptional patient care and each other's success, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what it's like to be part of a team that believes great medicine starts with great people.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
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