The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking candidates that possess exceptional assistant knowledge, patient care and technical skills to assist and support Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to triage, stabilize, treat and monitor patients in the hospital. The treatment room assistant will perform excellent patient handling tasks, complete administrative duties, be proficient in medical record keeping, client & patient advocacy, and training 

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant is required, experience in a specialty hospital or emergency setting is preferred. 
• Proficiency in patient handling and restraint across all species. 
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities with attention to detail. 
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care, technical services, and client communication. 
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with a proactive approach. 
• Ability to safely lift and transport animals up to 50 pounds. 
• Composure and professionalism in stressful and emergency situations. 
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills. 
• Adherence to detailed protocols and documentation requirements. 
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development. 
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 hospital setting 

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients 
• Safely handle and restrain patients of all species, including those in pain, debilitated, or in critical condition. 
• Perform treatments within the scope of a NYS non-licensed team member. 
• Conduct in-house diagnostics lab testing per establish standard operating procedures. 
• Manage inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies. 
• Communicate professionally with rDVMs, clients, and pharmacy representatives as needed. 
• Operate and maintain sensitive, high-value medical equipment.. 
• Advocate for the wellbeing of patients, clients, and the veterinary team. 
• Assist with patient visits, transfers, day admissions, and discharges 
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative 
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills 
• Must have the ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations 
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols 
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary 
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry 

 EDUCATION: 

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent 
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

We are currently looking to hire Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Facilitate patient visits
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

The OR Assistant is responsible for providing pre-, intra- and post- operative preparation, care, maintenance, and turnover of the Surgery ORs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking while paying close attention to details
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• High proficiency in patient handling
• Knowledge of surgical procedures
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred

Experience:

• One to two years’ experience as a Surgical Instrument Veterinary Assistant

Duties and responsibilities

Pre-operative

• Review cases scheduled in assigned OR
• Ensure OR is cleaned and ready for cases
• Ensure all instruments needed for the case are in the OR
• Review the surgeon’s case preferences
• Ensure all equipment is functional & OR supplies are stocked
• Perform pre-op radiographs as needed
• Properly drape patient for procedure

Intra-operative

• Assist surgeons as needed
• Retrieve instruments and supplies
• Troubleshoot equipment
• Assist in handling C-Arm to and from OR for intra-op use
• Run insufflation for laparoscopic procedures
• Manage flush for arthroscopy/cystoscopy
• Mange and troubleshoot integration systems

Post-Operative

• Perform post-op radiographs as needed and submit for review
• Place instruments needing cleaning in appropriate location to be turned over
• Clean and restock OR between cases

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

We are currently offering a generous sign on bonus for Veterinary Assistant hires.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Facilitate patient visits
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

We are currently offering a generous sign on bonus for Veterinary Assistant hires.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Facilitate patient visits
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

We are seeking veterinary assistants for our Primary Care department.

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Our veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point of care laboratory tests. Our veterinary assistants also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and even help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

We are currently offering a generous sign on bonus for Veterinary Assistant hires.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Facilitate patient visits
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer