Veterinary Assistant

Do you have a passion for taking care of pets and the people who love them?

Brookside Veterinary Clinic, a high-quality, three-doctor practice located in Auburn, NY, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care over the lifetime of our patients and to establish a permanent bond between our clients and our amazing staff. Brookside Veterinary Clinic has won The Auburn Citizens “Best of the Region, Best Veterinarian” award 10+ years in a row!

As one of our amazing Veterinary Assistants, your responsibilities will be assisting veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with:

• Patient restraint. We practice fear-free techniques.
• Taking appointments into exam rooms and obtaining patient history.
• Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Re-stocking exam rooms and treatment area.
• Cleaning exam rooms, dog runs/cages and cat cages.
• Maintaining overall cleanliness of the kennel and hospital.

You would also assist reception staff with:

• Answering phone calls promptly, courteously and professionally.
• Utilizing a computer information system to schedule appointments and record patient history.
• Checking patients in for exams.
• Processing client payments as necessary.

Top priority will be given to applicants with experience working in a veterinary hospital however we are happy to train the right applicant. This position requires someone who demonstrates care and compassion towards our pet patients and their pet parents. We reward our employees with a competitive hourly rate, career growth potential, and great benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • Up to $18 per hour (depending on experience)
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:   

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 
• Pet discounts on services and products 
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 
• Professional development opportunities  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Brookside Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.