Who we are:

New Paltz Animal Hospital is ready to hire a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Receptionist hybrid-role
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts. Weekends off!

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

New Paltz Animal Hospital is on the hunt for a veterinary assistant to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Experience in the veterinary field is preferred; however, we are willing to train motivated individuals who are up for a challenge! Ever wonder what it would be like to work in the veterinary field and still have a life?

Well, the team at New Paltz Animal Hospital knows all about it! We offer 4-day work weeks and don’t work nights, weekends, or major holidays.

Why You'll Love it Here

• Mentoring and support for all team members
• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Lunch breaks on the reg. Yes, they are a real thing!
• 4-day work weeks
• No nights, weekends, or holiday hours
• Support as you grow and advance your career

What You'll Do

• Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Share knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Use professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Document patient records and client interactions
• Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Answer phones, route calls appropriately, and respond to voicemails promptly

 What You'll Bring

• A passion for patient care and client service
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Dedication to teamwork and collaboration

Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer fantastic benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• 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
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at New Paltz Animal Hospital 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.