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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals·Ray Brook, New York

$18 - $26/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Support technician and doctor teams by providing exceptional medical care and creating a low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. Perform clinical tasks including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, radiology, and laboratory work.

Join the High Peaks Animal Hospital Team Part Time! Location

  • 1087
  • NY-86,
  • Ray
  • Brook,
  • NY 12977
  • Compensation: The salary range for this position is $17-$20/ hour VCA High Peaks are thrilled to support the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid community and are seeking a part time, Veterinary Assistant to join the medical team. We are a full service hospital provide a wide range of services including access to a Board Certified Surgeon performing advanced surgical procedure to pets in need. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient and are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. Why Join the VCA High Peaks Family? We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistant and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community No Weekend hours Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Continuing education allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time 401(k) Full-time and Part-time positions available Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
  • The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Pharmacy and medication administration Lab sample collection and processing Diagnostic imaging Medical recordkeeping Apply today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with credentials such as CVT, RVT, or LVT. The role requires the ability to perform a wide range of technical veterinary skills and provide compassionate patient care.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Physical Examinations
  • Compassionate Care
  • Venipuncture
  • Dentistry
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Catheter Placement
  • Laboratory Work
  • Patient Recovery
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Pharmacy

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$18 - $26/hr
Location
Ray Brook, New York
Posted
Jun 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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