Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are:

Mohegan Lake Veterinary Hospital is a close-knit, community-focused practice serving pets and their families in the Hudson Valley for over 30 years. We’re proud to offer high-quality medicine with a personal touch. If you’re looking for a practice where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you.

Our mission to deliver world-class care to pets while transforming the veterinary professions' culture of burnout into a happier, healthier place has been a rewarding success. With a focus on team wellness and an eye for innovation, we’re building a different kind of veterinary practice, and we’re looking for people who share in our beliefs, values, and in positively disrupting the status quo in vet med.

We are seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to support our growing team as we add a new doctor to our practice! The Veterinary Assistant is vital in all aspects of our work in general practice – from client communication to patient care. You will work closely with our experienced, dedicated, and professional staff to provide best in class medical care to our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and refine your skill sets and bodies of knowledge in a collaborative, supportive environment. We look forward to speaking with you!

What We Offer:

$21-$24/hr

$1,500 Sign on bonus based on experience

Consistent weekly schedule

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year

401(k) with a company match

Paid Parental Leave

Scrub Allowance

Elective benefits through MetLife

Employee pet discounts

Discounted pet insurance

No on-call shifts and no overnight shifts

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Veterinary Assistants here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

Penn Foster: 

Full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

What You’ll Do:

Keep surgical tables/areas clean and prepped for procedures

Aid clinical team with post-op patient recovery

Document notes notes per Doctor’s or LVT’s request

Maintain surgical instruments

Support clinical team during patient consultations

Assist with inventory management

Fill/dispense medications per Doctor’s request

Maintain clinical areas

What We Require:

1-3+ years’ experience as a clinical veterinary assistant

The flexibility to work alternating Saturdays

Confident in Fear Free handling and restraint techniques

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as colleagues

The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude

Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail

The ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically

A resourceful nature and creative problem-solving skills

An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning

A commitment to the welfare of animals

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for MLVH, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, genetic information, religion, political affiliation, or any other law-protected consideration that makes you, You.