Veterinary Assistant - Hoboken Vets Animal Clinic
About The Position
At Hoboken Vets Animal Clinic, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag. We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes. Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork. We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.
Requirements
- Love animals and have a calm, steady presence
- Great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- Cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
- Eager to learn and grow in your role
- Value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed
Responsibilities
- Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
- Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
- Administering medications as directed
- Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
- Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
- Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
- Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
- Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
- Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care
Benefits
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health services for household (13+)
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
