Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.50

The SPCA Westchester and Codys Clinic is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to providing lifesaving care for animals in need. It is our mission to save homeless, abused and abandoned animals and offer them second chances at happy lives. We are committed to educating the community and inspiring respect and compassion towards animals and enforcing humane laws.

Cody's Clinic is a state of the art, high-volume, high-quality practice offering low-cost care to those in need while also providing medical care for our Rescue Center's animals.

We are currently seeking full-time or part-time Veterinary Assistants to join our talented and compassionate veterinary clinic team. If you have prior Veterinary Assistant experience or are in a veterinary assistant program and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.

The full-time position is 40 hours per week. Monday Friday; if part-time, schedule will be determined based on clinic needs and candidate availability. This position is based out of our newly renovated facility located at 590 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York.

Responsibilities

Assist the veterinarians and technicians during surgeries and treatments.

Provide post-operative care and follow-up.

Keep animals in the required position during exams and procedures.

Clean and disinfect clinic cages and rooms.

Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.

Prior experience as a vet assistant or currently enrolled in a vet assistant program, preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Positive and friendly attitude and ready to work as a team, as well as independently at times.

Solid organizational skills and able to follow direction and established protocols.

Punctual and dependable.

The ability to lift 50 lbs. and be on your feet for long periods of time.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K with match

Supplemental Benefits

Discounted Pet Care

About us

SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws.

At the SPCA Westchester we prioritize work / life balance and offer a generous paid-time-off package that includes vacation time and sick pay. We value our employees health by offering a comprehensive medical plan, dental and vision insurance, additional supplemental insurance (Life, Cancer, Hospital) to employees as well as 401K with employer match. We also have periodic all-staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities including continuing education. We promote a culture of teamwork and are united by a shared mission to provide not only shelter, but also kindness and a brighter future for those in need.

Because SPCA Westchester is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and / or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

The SPCA is a growing organization that strives to offer as many competitive benefits as possible to attract talented candidates to join our team of dedicated and mission driven staff members. Your skills and individual talents will make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

• SPCA Westchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer