Veterinary Assistant

Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903! Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as: Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options Generous amounts of Paid Time Off 403(b) with matching employer contributions Discount services and pet food Health Reimbursement Account Position Purpose: Veterinary Assistants provide supportive services under the direction of a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) or senior veterinarian. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, cleaning of hospital; interacting with the public and answering phones. This is a full-time position with a salary of $19/hr. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Feeding Restraining animals for the veterinarian Escort clients and pets into exam rooms and taking history. Drawing up vaccines and starting consultations Restraining animals for the veterinarian or LVT Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctor’s instructions. Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors Medications (as allowed by law) Grooming, as needed, nail trims, etc Record keeping concerning vaccinations and routine care of the animals Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips General wellbeing of every animal under your care Laundry Interact with the public and provide client education. Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, answering phones, taking payments, and scheduling appointments as needed. Qualifications Ability to interact with the public High School Diploma or equivalency Specific Work Requirements This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day. Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records Ability to restrain animals Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes Ability to understand the needs of the animals Ability to read body language of animals Preferences Prior experience with animals Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bideawee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Equal Opportunity Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.