Veterinary Assistant - Overnight

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Woodbridge, NJ

15d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Garden State Veterinary Services in Woodbridge, New Jersey, is hiring Veterinary Assistants for its Emergency and ICU Departments. The hospital is a multispecialty practice with board-certified specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, and critical care, as well as access to ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment. Veterinary Assistants work alongside technicians and specialists in a collaborative, fast-paced learning environment, using advanced diagnostic tools to support patient care. The role offers opportunities to develop additional clinical skills with oversight as trust and experience are established with the team. Emergency schedules are Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The ICU schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The stated pay range is $17 to $24 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and credentials. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and proficient in spoken and written English.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an animal-related field.
Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment.
Ability to work an alternative schedule given the nature of the Emergency Department.
Commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
Positive outlook and a friendly, team-oriented attitude.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional client service.
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in additional languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Keep the hospital stocked, clean, and organized.
Run diagnostics in the laboratory.
Assist doctors and staff with safely restraining animals of different sizes and breeds.
Room clients and obtain medical histories.
Walk dogs.
Obtain patient vital signs.
With experience and team trust, learn to place intravenous catheters (IVCs) and obtain blood samples.
With experience and team trust, learn to run laboratory tests.
With oversight, provide subcutaneous fluids and medications to patients.
With experience and team trust, learn to triage patients.
With experience and team trust, learn to calculate and administer medications.