Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine
16 days ago
Huntington
Job DescriptionDescriptionGold Coast Center for Veterinary Care – Huntington, NY Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Internal Medicine Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while expanding your skills in specialty veterinary medicine. As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication, supporting our team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: • Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and veterinarians with patient care and procedures, • Preparing and positioning patients for anesthetic procedures, • Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats for exams and treatments, • Utilizing proper restraint techniques for physical exams and procedures, • Supporting diagnostic workflows, including radiographs (X-rays) (experience a plus), • Obtaining and documenting medical histories from clients and referring veterinary clinics, • Calling in and managing prescriptions (Rx) with pharmacies, • Communicating with clients regarding appointments, medications, and follow-up care, • Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment, • Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant (specialty or GP), • Comfortable in a client-facing role with strong communication skills, • Confidence in handling and restraining dogs and cats safely, • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment, • Interest in internal medicine and specialty care, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision insurance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedules, • 401K with company match, • Career development and training