Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant
Sand Creek Animal Hospital | Albany, NY
$18/hour | No Weekend Hours | Training & Career Development

Compassionate Care and Room to Grow

Are you passionate about animals and ready to build your skills in veterinary care? Sand Creek Animal Hospital, an EverVet Partners practice, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our doctors and licensed veterinary technicians in delivering thoughtful, high-quality patient care.
You’ll help prepare patients for examinations, support treatments and procedures, maintain hospital spaces, and keep pets comfortable throughout their visits. You’ll join a collaborative team that values compassion, communication, and continued learning.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• No weekend hours: A structured schedule that supports time outside of work.
• A supportive team: Connect with colleagues through quarterly activities such as game nights, bonfires, and holiday celebrations.
• Opportunities to grow: Expand your skills through ongoing training, professional resources, and veterinary career development.
• A focus on patient comfort: Work with a team committed to Fear Free principles and recognized as an AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice.
• Emergency referral support: Emergency cases are referred to a local emergency clinic.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Paid time off and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.
• Discounted veterinary care and discount programs.
• On-demand pay options and referral bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with a Health Savings Account.*
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.*
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.*
• Life and disability insurance benefits.*
• Maternity leave.*
• Opportunity for full tuition payment for Penn Foster’s veterinary technician program.*

*Benefits marked with an asterisk are available to eligible full-time employees.

About Our Hospital

Founded in 2002, Sand Creek Animal Hospital serves pets and families throughout New York’s Capital Region. Our seven-doctor practice combines compassionate care with modern technology, including digital radiography and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, surgical laser and Class IV therapeutic laser, and paperless medical records.
As a Fear Free Certified Practice and AAFP Gold-Standard Cat Friendly Practice, we emphasize low-stress handling, patient comfort, and exceptional client service. Watch a short video about our practice by clicking here or by visiting the link directly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkIDBToSqaY&t=26s