Overview

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant | West Chelsea Veterinary, New York, NY

Care for Animals. Support Your Team. Make a Difference Every Single Shift.

Here is what a shift as a Veterinary Assistant at West Chelsea Veterinary actually looks like. You start by helping prep a patient for surgery, jump in to help restrain during an exam, walk a worried pet parent through their dog's discharge instructions, and somehow make it all look easy. You are not just support staff here. You are the glue that holds the whole hospital together, and we know it.

We are a full-service veterinary hospital that has been a trusted part of Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood since 1997. We offer wellness care, surgery, dentistry, acupuncture, and pain management, all delivered by a team that holds itself to a high standard of care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing including blood, fecal, and urine
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and care
• Partnering with credentialed technicians and veterinarians to deliver top-tier care

Schedule

• Full-time, 8-hour day shifts
• Rotating weekends with a weekday off to balance it out
• Holiday availability needed

What We Are Looking For

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting, though newer candidates with a strong desire to learn are encouraged to apply
• A calm, steady presence with animals and the people who love them
• Strong communication skills with both clients and teammates
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable when the day throws you a curveball
• Cool under pressure and comfortable in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Eager to keep learning and growing in your role
• A team-first mindset and the willingness to pitch in wherever you are needed

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Our Culture

There is no us-versus-them at West Chelsea Veterinary. Doctors, technicians, and assistants all work side by side, and everyone is willing to help, teach, and lift each other up. We take pride in the high-quality care we provide and in the lasting relationships we build with pets and their people throughout New York City. If you are new to the field, you will find a team that is genuinely invested in helping you grow. If you are experienced, you will find a team that matches your dedication every single day.

Perks + Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you read this and felt it, we want to hear from you. Come be part of a team that takes the medicine seriously and takes care of each other just as seriously.

Apply today and let’s start the conversation!

Check us out: www.westchelseavet.com

West Chelsea Veterinary is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

Pay Range

USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.