Veterinary Assistant – Small Animal Surgery
Company: Veterinary Assistant
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
About This Role This position exists to assist with providing
quality assistance for client/teaching/research animals in the VHC.
This is a position primarily assigned to provide assistance with
Small Animal Surgery on a daily basis, whether it is to enhance
help for a busy surgery schedule, to assist with teaching, or to
help with a research project. Assignments will be made by the
supervisor. Worksite Description This position is On-site . What
You'll Need to Succeed Minimum Qualifications: • High school
diploma • One year of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications:
• Veterinary Assistant Certification • College study with course
work in animal science or closely related field • Ability to
handle, restrain, and provide assistance for medical services to
senior veterinary students, clinicians, and Registered Veterinary
Technicians for domestic animals • Ability to maintain and use
ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment • Ability to perform
word processing and data entry procedures on a personal computer •
Be willing and able to master new techniques • Ability to maintain
satisfactory working relationships with other employees,
professional personnel, and the public • Ability to write and
interpret written direction • Ability to communicate orally with
professional and subordinate personnel Additional licenses /
registrations / certifications: • Must possess a valid driver's
license once employed. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be
legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without
sponsorship. Application Window: Closes April 15, 2026 Anticipated
Hiring Pay Range $15.50-$16.50 per hour
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