Description

Veterinary Oncology Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Veterinary Oncology Assistant to support our Oncology team. This part-time role is perfect for someone who is dedicated to exceptional patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and communicates with professionalism and empathy.

• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Prior veterinary experience is preferred — but we will gladly train the right candidate!
• A team player who is organized, reliable, and eager to learn
• Administrative experience is a plus (phone skills, scheduling, client communication

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Patient Care & Technical Support

• Assist with oncology appointments and obtain accurate patient histories
• Provide safe and effective restraint for exams, IV catheter placement, and chemotherapy treatments
• Support diagnostics such as digital radiographs, bloodwork, and sample collection

Client Communication

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding patient status, treatment plans, and medication instructions
• Call in prescriptions to outside pharmacies and assist with medication coordination

Hospital Flow & Organization

• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked workstations
• Assist with scheduling, follow-up care coordination, and general administrative needs
• Work closely with the Oncology team to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training