Veterinary Assistant (VA)

Veterinary Medical Center of CNY·Town of De Witt, New York

$18 - $30/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago

Practice for this role

Veterinary Assistant (VA) · $18 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-29% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Town of De Witt, New York ($24.50/hr)

$16.00/hr · p10p90 · $137/hr

this role: $17.50/hrmedian $24.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted healthcare roles in Town of De Witt, New York rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 29% below the Town of De Witt, New York median for similar positions.

Veterinary Assistants perform a wide variety of duties involving active, hands-on patient care within emergency and specialty services. They support clinicians and specialists in providing high-quality medical care to patients in a 24-hour facility.

Veterinary Assistants (VAs) at the Veterinary Medical Center of CNY perform a wide variety of duties in our emergency and specialty services, and most VA duties involve active, hands-on patient care. While each individual in the VA position receives the same basic VMC training, we respect the fact that individuals come to the VMC with unique experiences, education levels, skills, and talents. Keeping this in mind, our VAs are placed in positions where individual strengths can be utilized to best enhance the VMC and to best ensure a rewarding and successful professional experience for each individual. The VMC considers both individuals with prior veterinary experience or training and entry level applicants for VA positions.

We provide a supportive, collaborative workplace that prioritizes work/life harmony. We foster both professional and personal development and keep our focus on our team's overall wellness. We're proud of the excellent patient care we provide, and would love to add you to our team!

We are a 24-hour Emergency, Specialty and Critical Care center located in Syracuse, New York. We currently have a large team of full and part time emergency clinicians, as well as board certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, radiology, critical care, and oncology. We also have a certified veterinary acupuncturist and a physical rehabilitation suite including underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy pool, and exercise room. Learn more about our practice at www.vmccny.com

The VMC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts all earn additional compensation differentials. Salary range negotiable for applicants with prior emergency/specialty veterinary experience.

Please submit resumes with cover letter when applying.

No phone calls, please.

Requirements

The center considers both entry-level applicants and those with prior veterinary experience or training. Candidates should be prepared to work in a collaborative environment that includes evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Oncology
Patient care
Radiology
Critical care
Emergency medicine
Internal medicine
Veterinary care
Surgery assistance
Physical rehabilitation
Veterinary acupuncture
Specialty veterinary services

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Shift differentials
Wellness support

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $30/hr
Location: Town of De Witt, New York
Posted: Aug 14, 2026
Application: Employer website

Veterinary assistant roles in New York

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