Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Rutherford Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join their AAHA accredited, full service, GP hospital in Rutherford, NJ. The hospital works hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient and is excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team. They have a unique culture that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and they truly support the desire to grow medically. VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strives to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. They support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
Requirements
- Full time Veterinary Assistant
- AAHA accredited, full service, GP hospital experience
- Ability to create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients
- Ability to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience
- Ability to provide exceptional care to every patient
- Utilize knowledge invested in time and talent
Nice To Haves
- Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
- Technician in training
Responsibilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and care
- Pharmacy and medication administration
- Lab sample collection and processing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dentistry
- Medical recordkeeping
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
