Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

85d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family? Are you eager to grow your skills while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Ho-Ho-Kus Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind GP Practice! We believe in providing the best possible medical care to our patients, providing exceptional client service, and creating an environment for the team that is inviting, fun, challenging, and ensures that associate wellness is priority! We believe that in order for the hospital to succeed our patients, clients, and our people all need to be taken care of! Why Join the VCA Family? We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. 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. 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. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

Responsibilities

Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Pharmacy and medication administration
Lab sample collection and processing
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
Competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!