*Sign On Bonus* Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Animal Specialty Center·City of Yonkers, New York
Animal Specialty Center·City of Yonkers, New York
Provide primary medical support to Licensed Veterinary Technicians by assisting with animal restraint, handling, and basic medical tasks. Maintain patient records, perform diagnostic imaging, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of the ER/ICU department.
Able to be active: sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, and crouching for extended periods of time
Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress
Able to lift 40 pounds Essential Responsibilities: Practice safe patient restraint
Use practice management software to maintain client and patient records
Communicate clearly, calmly and effectively with all clients on the phone and in person
Perform and recognize normal physical exam assessments for canine and feline patients of temperature, heart rate, pulse quality, respiration and mucous membranes.
Provide excellent nursing care including notation of patient status, eliminations, appetite, etc.
Perform all in-house/outside laboratory diagnostics and imaging including CT, MRI, X-Ray, etc.
Troubleshoot errors with In-house laboratory equipment
Clean and maintain equipment and areas as needed
Make and present estimates to clients for diagnostics, treatments, and/or hospitalization
Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned departments
Communicating with pharmacies in the interest of filling patient prescriptions per veterinarian’s orders
Maintenance of department inventory and participating in scheduled hospital inventory count
Sterile processing skills including maintaining and sterilizing surgical instruments and packs What you can expect: A team that feels and functions like a family.
We pride ourselves in an open, welcoming work environment where employees can feel safe to learn from their co-workers and seek guidance from a variety of clinicians and specialists.
A learning environment.
Senior technicians mentor and guide newer technicians and veterinary assistants to build them to a level of expertise.
We work hard to support a learning environment where technicians receive the support to pursue specialty credentials and leadership opportunities.
Fast pace.
We are looking for highly motivated veterinary assistants to join our fast-paced, 24-hour emergency and intensive care team.
What we provide: Full-Time Benefits Include: Annual Uniform Allowance 3 Weeks Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave in compliance with NY State RECOVER Training Fear Free Training Holidays worked = DOUBLE PAY!
Medical/Dental/Vision Short & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance 401K with Employer Match GENEROUS Employee Pet Discount – 75% Tuition Sponsorship and License Reimbursement for those looking to continue their veterinary medicine education and working towards becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Most importantly, we provide mentorship and growth.
Candidates must be able to lift 40 pounds and handle high-stress environments while performing physical tasks like bending and crouching. Experience in veterinary assistance and the ability to communicate effectively with clients is required.
Market context
Overnight veterinary assistant roles in New York often draw steady demand because clinics need coverage for late-hour patient care, monitoring, and client communication. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates who can handle physical tasks, stay calm in high-stress settings, and bring prior veterinary assistance experience; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. Before applying, confirm you can meet the lifting and mobility requirements, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description to save research time.
