Veterinary Assistant

Westfield Veterinary Group Union NJ

Westfield Veterinary Group is looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. Whether youre an experienced assistant looking to continue growing your skills or someone with a strong foundation in veterinary medicine youll play an important role in providing exceptional care to our patients while supporting our veterinarians technicians and clients every day.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment value teamwork and are passionate about animal care wed love to hear from you.

As a Veterinary Assistant youll help ensure the highest level of patient care by supporting appointments treatments and hospital operations. Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations treatments and medical procedures.
• Safely restrain patients for exams diagnostics treatments radiographs and procedures.
• Collect patient histories and accurately document information in electronic medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Collect laboratory samples including urine and fecal specimens and assist with in-house diagnostics.
• Administer vaccines and medications as directed by the veterinarian and within hospital protocols.
• Monitor hospitalized and boarding patients recording and reporting changes in condition.
• Educate clients on preventive care vaccinations parasite prevention medications and home care instructions.
• Dispense medications as directed and provide clear client instructions.
• Maintain a clean organized and sanitary hospital including exam rooms treatment areas kennels and common spaces.
• Wash laundry sanitize dishes and equipment replenish supplies and assist with general hospital upkeep.
• Admit and discharge patients while providing a positive client experience.
• Support fellow team members and assist with additional duties as needed.

• At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Knowledge of vaccines preventive care laboratory sample collection and basic veterinary terminology.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy hospital environment.
• Experience with electronic medical records; Cornerstone experience is a plus.
• Dependable team-oriented and eager to learn.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Health dental vision and mental health support (24/7 access)
• Generous PTO paid parental leave and holiday pay
• Annual Scrub Allowance
• Free RACE-approved CE platform including VA and tech-specific content
• 401K with employer match
• Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great care
• Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations Pet Insurance Discounts
• Internal mobility and advancement opportunities across the CVP network

At Westfield Veterinary Group we believe great patient care starts with a supportive team. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued encouraged to grow professionally and empowered to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families. If youre looking for a hospital where your contributions matter wed love to meet you!

CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.