Veterinary Assistant jobs in Jamestown, NY

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant - Jamestown, NY
  • Jamestown Veterinary Hospital
  • Jamestown, NY FULL_TIME
  • Who we are:

    Jamestown Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Room Assistant to join our team!  Our practice is a high-quality, multi-doctor, full-service hospital that has been a part of the Jamestown community for over 40 years.

    Our veterinary assistants play an integral role in bringing comfort to our patients as well as ensuring proper organization and cleanliness of our hospital.  Knowledge of routine animal care such as feeding, walking, and bathing as well as the readiness to care for scared or injured animals are some of the skills we are looking for with this opportunity. If you are organized, quick on your feet, and have a love for caring for animals, then a veterinary assistant position at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital may be the position for you!

     Other responsibilities of a veterinary assistant include: 

    • Cleaning cages/runs, walking dogs, and feeding boarders and hospitalized patients
    • Cleaning examination tables and exam rooms between exams
    • Assisting doctors & technicians in appointments or with surgical procedures
    • Maintaining the overall cleanliness of the hospital
    • Answering phone calls
    • Observing animal behavior/health conditions and reporting changes to the technicians or doctors
    • Keeping accurate records and logs

    We’ll love your passion, eagerness to grow and learn, and ability to work well with a team. In addition, there are also some other qualities that are important to us. These qualities include:

    • Excellent communication skills
    • Patient and caring personality
    • Ability to follow instructions properly
    • Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, etc.)

     

    This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule. However, we do require evenings, Saturday/Sunday shifts, and rotating holidays. Our veterinary assistants are an important part of our pet care team and help provide excellent care to our patients as well as providing outstanding customer service to our clients.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to become a veterinary technician!

     

    The salary range for this position is $14-$15/hr and is based on experience. Think you’re the veterinary assistant we’re looking for? Apply now so we can meet you!

    Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Jamestown Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

    What's in it for you:

    Financial Benefits: 

    • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
    • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • 529 Savings Plan
    • Tuition Support Program
    • Referral bonus program 

    Wellness Benefits: 

    • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
    • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
    • Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
    • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
    • Pet discounts on services and products
    • Pet food discount program 

    Workplace Benefits: 

    • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
    • Professional development opportunities 
    • State license reimbursement
    • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
    • Continuing education allowance
    • Uniform allowance 
    • Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

    Lifestyle Benefits

    • Six paid holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Parental leave
    • Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 
  • 15 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant - Jamestown, NY
  • Jamestown Veterinary Hospital
  • Jamestown, NY FULL_TIME
  • Who we are Jamestown Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant to join our team! Our practice is a high-quality, multi-doctor, full-service hospital that has been a pa...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Pediatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant Solutions
  • Jamestown, NY FULL_TIME
  • Pediatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Jamestown, NY Currently seeking an Pediatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for an opportunity in the Jamestown, NY area. Interested candidates...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Veterinary Receptionist - Russell, PA
  • Russell Veterinary Hospital
  • Russell, PA FULL_TIME
  • Who we are Russell Veterinary Hospital is ready to hire a full-time veterinary receptionist to add to its fantastic team. We are a well-established practice that genuinely enjoys the different persona...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Licensed Veterinary Technician - Russell, PA
  • Russell Veterinary Hospital
  • Russell, PA FULL_TIME
  • Who we are: Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! Russell Veterinary Hospital is looking for an established...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Veterinarian - Jamestwon, NY
  • Jamestown Veterinary Hospital
  • Jamestown, NY FULL_TIME
  • Who we are: Want to join a friendly, community based practice? Jamestown Veterinary Hospital is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our growing practice. We provide quality veterinary care for d...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Process Engineer (Production Engineering Associate)
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Analyst
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Factory Quality Technician
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Technician
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Packing Operator
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Utility Operator
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Technician
  • Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Planner
  • The Judge Group
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our as...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jamestown is a city in southern Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census and was estimated at 29,591 in 2017. Situated between Lake Erie to the northwest and the Allegheny National Forest to the south, Jamestown is the largest population center in the county. Nearby Chautauqua Lake is a freshwater resource used by fishermen, boaters and naturalists. Notable people from Jamestown include comedian Lucille Ball, U.S. Supreme Court justice and Nuremberg chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson, naturalist Roger Tory Peterson, singer Natalie Merchant, and N...
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