Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Garden State Veterinary Specialists (GSVS) is seeking a veterinary assistant for its busy Emergency department, with openings on daytime and overnight schedules. The role is based at a multispecialty veterinary hospital in Eatontown, New Jersey, where assistants work alongside licensed veterinary technicians, emergency doctors, and veterinary specialists. The hospital provides access to advanced diagnostic tools and a collaborative, fast-paced learning environment. The position offers opportunities to develop veterinary skills and, with continued oversight and training, learn additional technician-level tasks. GSVS is a multispecialty practice with specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. The hospital also treats feline hyperthyroid disease with radioactive iodine and has technicians with Veterinary Technician Specialists credentials in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
- Willingness to work varied hours and schedules.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment.
- Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- Positive outlook and friendly, team-oriented attitude.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to doctors and technicians.
- Restrain patients for examinations and procedures.
- Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing.
- Monitor and document patients’ vital signs.
- Assist with obtaining radiographs.
- Properly use and maintain hospital equipment.
- With continued oversight and training, learn to perform medical math calculations, provide high-level nursing care, administer medications, place IVCs, and obtain blood samples from various access points.
Benefits
- Health insurance; some plans are paid 100%.
- Dental insurance; some plans are paid 100%.
- Vision insurance; some plans are paid 100%.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Paid time off.
- Mental health support with Talkspace.
- Uniforms provided.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility for full-time credentialed technicians.
- Pet discounts for medical care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
