Schwarzman Animal Medical Center·New York
Provide comprehensive care, comfort, and cleanliness for veterinary patients while assisting with exams, blood sampling, and imaging. Support the medical team with surgical setup, laboratory tests, and accurate patient record keeping.
MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.
They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all stable patients throughout the hospital.
MSU veterinary assistants help keep our inpatients clean and comfortable, restrain patients for treatments and minor procedures, and run point of care laboratory tests.
In MSU, assistants play a vital role in infection control and prevention by maintaining an organized, sanitary healing environment.
MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants, operating room veterinary assistants, and patient care assistants.
We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.
Pay Range $17.30—$22 USD
Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.
AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT
With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.
AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 pounds. A veterinary assistant certificate is preferred, along with the flexibility to work shifts in a 24/7 hospital environment.
Market context
In New York, MSU veterinary assistant openings are often tied to 24/7 hospital staffing needs, so employers look for candidates who can work varied shifts and handle fast-paced inpatient care. These roles can be competitive because they combine animal handling, teamwork, and schedule flexibility; a veterinary assistant certificate can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your lifting ability and shift availability before applying.