Veterinarian Assistant at Dutchess County SPCA, Inc

Town of Hyde Park, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Medical Care, Surgery Assistance, Medication Administration, Customer Service, Record Keeping, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Compassion, Communication, Animal Restraint, Laboratory Work, Sanitation, Behavioral Issue Recognition, Veterinary Software Familiarity, Physical Stamina, Allergen Awareness

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

About the Role As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work closely with our Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to ensure the health and well-being of animals in our care. From assisting with surgeries and daily rounds to administering medications and educating adopters, this is a dynamic and hands-on role perfect for someone with a heart for animals. Full-time Key Responsibilities: Assist with exams, dental procedures, surgeries, and immunizations Restrain animals for medical procedures Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications Maintain clean, sanitary conditions in medical and shelter areas Prepare prescriptions and perform routine lab work Update treatment records in the shelter and veterinarian database Provide excellent customer service to adopters, fosters, and volunteers Support with inventory, restocking, and clerical tasks What We’re Looking For: Minimum 2 years of experience in animal medical care (shelter experience preferred) Comfortable handling animals of unknown or difficult temperament Familiarity with common companion animal diseases and treatment protocols Professional, compassionate, and team-oriented Able to recognize and report medical or behavioral issues Reliable and self-directed, with strong communication skills Technical & Physical Requirements: Familiarity with veterinarian and shelter management software and Google Workspace Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 150 lbs regularly Comfortable standing, bending, and walking for extended periods Willingness to work with potential allergens Why Work With Us? At Dutchess County SPCA, you’ll join a mission-driven team committed to the welfare of animals. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to help save lives every day Location: Hyde Park, NY Schedule: Our shelter operates from 8 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week (including holidays) to ensure animals receive daily care. Flexible availability is needed. Compensation: Commensurate with experience Ready to join our team? Send a cover letter and resume to apply@dcspca.org and help us provide love, care, and medical support to animals in need.

Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants will assist with exams, surgeries, and medication administration while maintaining sanitary conditions. They will also provide customer service and support inventory and clerical tasks.