Vet Assistant

Veterinary Assistant
Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals
Verona & Montclair NJ
$15.00$20.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Full-Time

Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals have proudly served the local community by providing compassionate high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another while delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

Were looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and thrives as part of a supportive team. Whether youre building your veterinary career or bringing previous experience wed love to meet you.

As a Veterinary Assistant youll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive outstanding care every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely restraining patients during examinations and procedures
• Preparing exam rooms treatment areas and surgical suites
• Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
• Collecting patient histories and documenting observations accurately
• Assisting with laboratory testing including fecals urinalysis ear cytology skin scrapings heartworm testing and fungal cultures
• Taking high-quality radiographs
• Assisting with surgical preparation instrument care and maintaining sterile equipment
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients
• Educating clients on vaccines home care instructions and follow-up recommendations
• Preparing treatment estimates and discussing financial options with clients
• Maintaining a clean organized and safe hospital environment
• Working collaboratively with doctors technicians and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred
• Animal handling and restraint experience preferred
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate dependable and team-oriented

• Supportive doctors and experienced veterinary team
• Opportunities to learn and expand your clinical skills
• Positive collaborative workplace culture
• Modern equipment and quality medicine
• Established hospitals with strong community relationships
• Opportunities for growth within our hospital network

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Scrub Allowance
• Free RACE-Approved Continuing Education
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Career Growth & Internal Advancement Opportunities

• Full-Time
• 8-hour day shifts
• Some Saturdays may be required

This position requires standing walking lifting restraining animals of varying sizes and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases laboratory samples animal odors and occasional bites or scratches.

If youre looking for a hospital where teamwork compassion and quality medicine come together wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals team!

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