North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives. Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 18,000 pets into happy and loving homes. Over the years, the League has placed more than 1.1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes.

Our Pet Health Centers—comprising the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center, the Don and Karen LaRocca Pet Wellness Center, and the Freed Special Recovery Center—address all aspects of pet health, from prevention to treatment. Staffed by skilled and compassionate veterinary professionals, these facilities provide high quality, affordable care for animals in need. The Lewyt Medical Center, accredited by the prestigious American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), provides comprehensive medical, diagnostic, surgical, and dental services. The LaRocca Wellness Center offers a full range of preventive care, including physical and aquatic therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling. The Freed Special Recovery Center affords comfortable isolation for animals with contagious disease, ensuring a safe environment for all. Open to all pets, the Centers support our no-kill mission to Rescue, Nurture, Adopt, and Educate.

We are seeking full time 40 hours/5 days a week including a weekend shift Veterinary Assistants with hands on animal experience to support Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in their daily tasks.

This position is not seasonal it is not summer only employment

Salary based upon experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist with medical examinations. Restrain and handle patients as needed.

· Greet clients, review charts before placing clients and patients into exam rooms.

· Take complete patient history before Veterinarian comes in room

· Administer oral topical, eye and ear medications bandage changes

· Know vaccine and testing protocols. Prepare outside lab tests.

· Fecal and urine sample collection and run/read fecal tests.

· Prepare surgical packs using autoclave.

· Identify animals in need of medical attention.

· Document treatments in treatment record.

· Educate and provide information to the clients concerning prescriptions, preventatives, nutrition and special diets and our services

· Clean and maintain holding areas, exam rooms and equipment, clean cages, water bowls, litter pans and do laundry.

· Feed, exercise groom and weigh patients. Perform special diet feeding.

· Collar, process and transport animals to other areas of facility when necessary.

· Stock medical and non-medical supplies.

· Monitor animals in oxygen cages

· Requirements:

· Qualified candidates must possess 1+ years’ experience or applicable education experience.

· Hands on animal experience is required and the Ability to handle and control animals

· Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast paced environment.

· Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Must be mature, responsible, energetic, and able to work well in a team atmosphere.

· Must love animals and fully support the mission of the NSALA and what to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Our full time employees will receive on their 91st day of employment: Health Insurance for themselves and their family. This includes: Medical and Dental coverage, Hospitalization, Vision Plan, Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Savings Plan. Generous paid time off package which includes: Vacation, Sick, Personal days, 12 Holidays and even your Birthday.

Plus Free Medical Services for you Pets!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Washington, NY 11050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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