Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Edison, NJ

8h•$17 - $20

About The Position

Raritan Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant! Position Details Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $17 – $20 per hour Schedule: Tuesday - Friday. Rotating Saturdays Requirements: Bilingual candidates preferred Are you passionate about animal care and excited to be hands-on in a fast-paced, supportive hospital environment? Raritan Animal Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work side-by-side with our talented doctors, play a critical role in patient care, and grow your skills in a collaborative and positive environment where your work truly makes a difference. Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Raritan Animal Hospital We value our team and are committed to supporting your growth and well-being: Position with stability and growth opportunities Paid Time Off and Sick Time Employee Discounts on services and products Health & Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement plan Continuing Education allowance and opportunities A supportive team culture where you’ll work alongside experienced doctors and dedicated team members who truly love what they do

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in the veterinary field (Veterinary Assistant or similar role required)
Ability to safely restrain dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and perform well in a fast-paced environment
Open availability and flexible scheduling
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between locations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Working directly alongside our doctors, assisting and floating between appointments
Safely restraining patients for exams, diagnostics, and treatments
Assisting with sedated procedures
Performing nursing care for hospitalized patients
Supporting the technicians in acquiring diagnostics
Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring efficient hospital flow
Contributing to a clean, organized, and professional hospital environment
Traveling to our sister locations when needed: South Plainfield, Piscataway, and Fords

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
tuition support
referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
up to three weeks of paid parental leave
generous PTO
employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
continuing education allowance
state license & VTNE fee reimbursement
uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program