Veterinary Assistant chez Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital

Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! 

Location:  1467 Empire BLVD Webster, NY 14580

Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a Veterinary Assistant to our dedicated and compassionate team!

We are a 2.5 doctor, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality, affordable veterinary care since 1986. Our custom-built facility, opened in 2020, offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment in a warm, community-focused environment.

What We Offer:

• Software: Cornerstone

• In-House Laboratory: IDEXX

• Doctors: 2.5 DVMs

• Supportive Culture: Team-oriented, low-drama environment with tenured staff

• Facility Features: 6 spacious exam rooms, surgical suite, and advanced diagnostic equipment

• Services Provided:

  • Soft tissue surgery

  • Ultrasound

  • Light oncology

  • Low-stress handling techniques

Schedule:

• When scheduled for a Saturday shift (typically one per month), a half day is provided during the week.

• Office Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Open every other Saturday.

Who We're Looking For: A skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant who is confident in:

• Animal Restraint and Low Stress Handling

• Client Interaction

• Their ability to work well with others in a team environment

Compensation:

• $17 - $19 commensurate with experience

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About Us: At Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a trusted part of the community. Our goal is to deliver excellent care to our patients while fostering a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work environment for our team.

Ready to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth?
We’d love to hear from you!

Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

How you'll make an impact: 

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and the ability to handle a fast-paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and specific state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.