Location: Jamaica, NY
Company: North Shore Animal League America
Veterinary & Animal Care jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on the health and well-being of animals. These positions range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat animal illnesses, veterinary technicians, and nurses who assist in medical procedures, to animal caregivers and shelter workers who provide day-to-day care. Key features of these jobs include a compassionate nature, a strong interest in animal biology and behavior, and a commitment to improving the lives of animals. Professionals in this field often work in clinics, zoos, farms, or wildlife conservation areas, combining medical knowledge with hands-on care to ensure the welfare of both domestic and wild animals.
Veterinary & Animal Care jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat illnesses, veterinary technicians, and nurses who provide care and support during treatments, to animal shelter workers and pet groomers who ensure the daily comfort of animals. Key characteristics of such jobs include a passion for animal welfare, a strong sense of compassion, and often the need for specialized education and skills to provide medical care. Professionals in this field work in environments like clinics, hospitals, zoos, and farms, significantly contributing to the healthcare and management of domestic and wild animal populations.
a well-stocked shop, an in-hospital surgery suite, digital X-ray and ultrasound capabilities, and closely supervised hospitalization areas for dogs and cats within our operating hours. Why Choose Compassion Veterinary Center: Comprehensive Care: Join a practice that values comprehensive and compassionate care for pets.
Cutting-Edge Facility: Work in a modern facility equipped with the latest technology to support your expertise. Client-Centric Approach: Be a part of a team that prioritizes building strong client relationships through clear communication and exceptional service. Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing top-notch
care. Now Hiring: Veterinarian Are you a veterinarian with a commitment to excellence and a passion for animal well-being? We are expanding our team and seeking an individual who shares our values and vision.
Requirements: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution. State veterinary license in good standing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. What We Offer: Competitive compensation based on experience. Opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Supportive work environment fostering growth and collaboration. How to Apply: If you are ready to contribute your skills and compassion to a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art
facility, we invite you to apply! Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and dedication to [xyz X@].
Be a vital part of Compassion Veterinary Center and join us in providing outstanding care to our community's cherished pets. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $150,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus Education: Doctorate (Preferred) Work Location: In person
acupuncture and eastern medicine. Boght and Oakwood Veterinary Clinics are privately owned practices, located in Latham and Troy, New York respectively. David A. Wagoner DVM started working at the clinics when he was in high school. Dr. Wagoner bought into the practice in 1995 and became the sole owner in 2011.
Dr. Wagoner's main focus is exceptional patient and client care at a reasonable price. Position Overview The receptionist is the client’s first contact when calling or visiting the practice and as such represents the professional image of the practice to callers and visitors. The receptionist answers telephones, greets clients, prepares patient files and escorts clients and patients
to exam rooms, receives and relays client correspondence, updates client financial records. The exceptional receptionist has the ability to diffuse negative client situations and foster client bonding.
Position Requirements: Flexible schedule & weekends & holidays a must! Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Customer Service background desirable but not required. Typing skills required. Some computer knowledge required; comfortable with Word, keyboarding, and use of communication tools such as Instant Messenger and email. Experience Requirements Significant experience with basic office functions in a busy office environment. Previous receptionist and veterinary practice
experience are desirable but not required. Personal Requirements The receptionist must be able to: Be flexible in attitude and work habits Quickly learn how to pronounce, know the meaning of and spell commonly used veterinary terms.
Perform basic computer skills, type 30 words per minute. Physical Effort : Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods or time. Working conditions : May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases. Performance Expectations Veterinary Knowledge / Client Education Can answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures.
Can educate clients on over-the-counter products such as shampoos and nutraceuticals; has full knowledge of heartworm and external parasite preventives to promote client education and sales. Can guide client’ to make appropriate decisions regarding optimum pet care. Admitting / Discharging Patients/ Cash Handling Can admit patients and handle medical records entries accurately. Can prepare health certificates, immunization certificates, laboratory requests, and euthanasia certificates. Can handle client/patient transfers with ease.
Can prepare client invoices for services performed. Can accurately handle payment transactions. Can accurately and empathetically communicate estimates/treatment plans to clients. Hospitality Can bond with clients during interactions Keep the front desk a positive area even in the event there is a client wait time. Schedule Management Can work to maintain an effective veterinarian appointment schedule, screening emergencies and prioritizing cases that need to be seen. Computer Knowledge / Telephone Skills Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly.
Answers telephones and handle calls quickly, efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner using a multi-line system. Can Enter and update client and patient information into practice computer software. Has good computer skills and shows accuracy in inputting details. Personal Conduct/Attitude/Teamwork Can maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees. Can display tact and respect with team members even when busy. Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field. Can maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work environment.
Can maintain a professional image at all times Client Communication Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner with clients even when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks
CULTURE AT VEGAt VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible.
With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG is always the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, " yes. " We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIPVEG's
Veterinary Technician/Nurse Student Externship Program gives vet tech/nursing students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary technicians (known internally as Veterinary Nurses).
Students will focus on honing their emergency skills including obtaining patient vitals, processing laboratory samples, caring for hospitalized patients, triaging emerging cases, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. If you're as interested in emergency medicine as we are, we'd love to have you! Note: This is an unpaid externship and rabies vaccinations are required unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows you to be unvaccinated
and still handle unvaccinated pets. Flexibility: YOU Choose the length of your externship to meet your school's requirements Location: YOU choose where you'd like to extern (depending on hospital bandwidth) Mentorship: YOU will be supported by a credentialed veterinary technician (VEG Veterinary Nurse) Focus: YOU will be fully-immersed in what emergency medicine truly entails REQUIREMENTS Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary technology/nursing program (or one actively seeking accreditation) and will be in a class that requires externship hours and/or skills.
This application is not for veterinary students or veterinary assistant students - only veterinary technology/nursing students.
Your externship must need to begin within 6 months of application. You must be vaccinated for rabies unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows unvaccinated students to handle unvaccinated animals.
