Veterinary Assistant

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

• Base Hourly rate of $17 - $22 (depending on experience)
• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized cats / Monitor/aid in caring for cats after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain cats during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing/grooming cats
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their cats' needs

Qualifications:

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with cats and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining cats. Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods of time.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Pet (Cat) Care Benefits

Why Join Us?

• If you are passionate about cats and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted feline advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.
• Two Convenient Locations: Buffalo, NY (downtown) and Getzville, NY (Amherst area).
• Close-Knit Team: Be part of a small, family-oriented clinic where everyone knows each other. Many of our employees have been with us for decades!
• Community Involvement: Take part in local parades, fundraisers for the Pet Emergency Fund, and build strong relationships with both clients and the community.
• Client Loyalty: Our clients have been with us since the clinic's opening, trusting us with their cats’ health for over 40 years.
• Join a team where you're more than just a number – you are part of the family. Build lasting relationships with a small team and a loyal client base that appreciates the unique cat care we offer.
• Apply now to take advantage of this unique opportunity at Summer Street Cat Clinic!