MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistant

animalmedicalcenter

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065 · 510 East 62nd Street · NY 10065

Posted Jul 13, 2026

Full-time
Veterinary Assistant

Job description

MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all stable patients throughout the hospital. MSU veterinary assistants help keep our inpatients clean and comfortable, restrain patients for treatments and minor procedures, and run point of care laboratory tests. In MSU, assistants play a vital role in infection control and prevention by maintaining an organized, sanitary healing environment. MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants, operating room veterinary assistants, and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, visits, and discharges
Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications:

Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
Must be able to follow detailed protocols
Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Competitive salary
Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance
50% discount on veterinary care
403b matching
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range

$17.30—$22 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.