Veterinary Assistant
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Must have 1+ years of veterinary experience
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About East Greenbush Animal Hospital
East Greenbush Animal Hospital is a progressive 5 doctor small animal practice near Albany, NY founded by Dr. Debbie Chew and Dr. Chris Rocchio in 2003. We are located two hours from NYC and Boston and at the gateway to the Adirondacks.
The staff at the East Greenbush Animal Hospital is proud to offer quality and compassionate veterinary health care to the people and pets of the Capital District. We are a full-service animal hospital that offers preventative veterinary care, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, dentistry with dental radiography, internal medicine, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our hospital is paperless and well-equipped with a full suite of general practice equipment, including digital x-ray in a brand-new dental room, dual-table surgical suite, therapy laser, and ultrasound. The open floor plan of our 7,200 square foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed to maximize comfort and minimize stress for both our patients and their owners.
Our experienced DVM team offers excellent mentorship supported by great staff that know our hospital, our clients and our patients. We value new ideas and strive to create a manageable caseload and great work-life balance for our veterinarians.
We also offer boarding, grooming, obedience training and daycare. Visiting specialists are available for cases that may need additional expertise.
About East Greenbush Animal Hospital
Private small-animal hospital serving Capital District pets and families with veterinary, boarding, grooming, and daycare services.
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