Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Toms River, NJ

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

VCA Ocean County Animal Hospital Group, a 3-location, 13-doctor hospital group, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Veterinary Assistant. This individual will potentially support the Fischer and Ocean County locations. The hospitals are AAHA accredited and utilize new medical innovations to provide high-quality patient care, including full digital x-ray, comprehensive ultrasound, in-house lab, access to boarded specialists, cautery, laparoscopic services, therapeutic cold laser, and exotics medical and surgical treatment. Collaboration is key, and the team is dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy lives through a teaching culture and supportive leadership. The hospital's culture values individual skills and personalities, and they seek a like-minded professional to nurture the technical team. VCA is committed to supporting veterinary professionals through continuing education and personal career development, fostering a community that encourages exploration of all a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. VCA is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, aiming to be a place where talented individuals want to work, stay, and perform their best. The work environment supports focus on career, happiness, and patient care.

Requirements

• Experience and credentials (for salary determination)
• Ability to perform physical examinations and patient assessment
• Ability to conduct laboratory work
• Ability to perform venipuncture
• Ability to assist with pharmacy operations
• Ability to manage patient recovery
• Ability to provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Responsibilities

• Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Conduct laboratory work.
• Perform venipuncture.
• Assist with pharmacy operations.
• Manage patient recovery.
• Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees