Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Bogota, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 15 - 18
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians skilled technicians and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic reliable and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180 partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $15.00-$18.00 per hour based on the candidates skills experience and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a part-time position averaging 20-25 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations treatments and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests such as collecting blood urine and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed bathe and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets care treatment plans and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is preferred.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital
Located in Bogota NJ Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital proudly serves North New Jersey including Tenafly Bogota Hackensack Teaneck and surrounding Bergen County communities. Our mission is to provide advanced veterinary medicine and compassionate care focusing on both pets and their families.
We offer comprehensive state-of-the-art services foster the human-animal bond and maintain a team committed to excellence professionalism and continuous growth. Every team member is valued as a leader ensuring your experience is smooth comforting and personalized.
As an AAHA-accredited hospital we meet or exceed over 900 rigorous standards in patient care diagnostics surgery and safetya distinction held by fewer than 15% of practices in the U.S. and Canada. At Overpeck Creek you can trust that your pet is receiving the highest standard of veterinary care in a welcoming compassionate environment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians. We have experience in driving growth, cultivating exceptional staff, and overseeing operations.
