Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant for its three-doctor, full-service veterinary hospital in Blairstown, New Jersey. The hospital provides primary and illness care, surgery, and dentistry, with modern exam rooms, a pharmacy, surgery and dental suites, digital X-ray equipment including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a supervised hospitalization area. The hospital emphasizes quality patient care, client education, responsible pet ownership, and excellent service. The assistant will contribute to patient care and client communication in a collaborative hospital team. Candidates should be positive, motivated, adaptable, goal-driven, engaged, and ready to work as a team and take on varied responsibilities. The hospital encourages team members to share ideas and suggestions and strives to maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition. A weekend rotation is required. Compensation is $18.00–$23.00 per hour, based on skill set and experience.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant.
- Positive and motivated attitude.
- Ability to be adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged.
- Ability to work as part of a team, wear multiple hats, and work through obstacles.
- Weekend rotation availability.
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed veterinary technician qualifications (CVT, RVT, or LVT) or veterinary technician-in-training status are welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate patient care.
- Educate clients and communicate with them.
- Assess patients.
- Assist with anesthesia and surgery.
- Perform radiology-related duties.
- Assist with dentistry.
- Place catheters.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Conduct laboratory work.
- Manage pharmacy-related work.
- Maintain medical records.
- Participate in a weekend rotation.
- Work collaboratively with the hospital team and contribute ideas and suggestions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Employer-paid life insurance and long- and short-term disability insurance.
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships.
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement.
- Career development programs and growth and leadership opportunities.
- Hospital and product discounts, including employee pet discounts.
- Discounts for Fear Free Certification and VetGirl.
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions, including Headspace.
- Referral bonuses.
- Infertility benefits.
- Competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
