Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care – Huntington, NY
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Internal Medicine Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while expanding your skills in specialty veterinary medicine.
As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication, supporting our team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Assisting Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) and veterinarians with patient care and procedures
Preparing and positioning patients for anesthetic procedures
Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats for exams and treatments
Utilizing proper restraint techniques for physical exams and procedures
Supporting diagnostic workflows, including radiographs (X-rays)(experience a plus)
Obtaining and documenting medical histories from clients and referring veterinary clinics
Calling in and managing prescriptions (Rx) with pharmacies
Communicating with clients regarding appointments, medications, and follow-up care
Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
Collaborating with a supportive, team-oriented hospital staff
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant (specialty or GP)
Comfortable in a client-facing role with strong communication skills
Confidence in handling and restraining dogs and cats safely
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
Interest in internal medicine and specialty care
Experience with radiology (X-rays) is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Competitive pay $18-20 / hour
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedules
401K with company match
Career development and training
Numbers & Facts
Location
Huntington, NY
Salary
$18–$20 Per Hour
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Orientationunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Internal Medicineunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Veterinary Medicineunmatched
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