Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Freehold, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Freehold Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join its surgical team in Freehold, New Jersey. The AAHA-accredited hospital has served pets for more than 55 years and describes its culture as one that values each team member’s individual skills and personality. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinary technicians and doctors by helping create a positive, low-stress experience for clients and patients. The role involves providing compassionate patient care and an outstanding client experience to support exceptional patient care. The position offers a pay range of $18–$25, based on experience. Full-time and part-time positions are available. VCA describes its workplace as supportive of continuing education, career development, equity, inclusion, and diversity. The position description notes that duties may change based on circumstances such as emergencies, staffing, workload, or technical development.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate patient care.
Educate clients and support client care.
Administer pharmacy services and medications.
Collect and process laboratory samples.
Perform diagnostic imaging.
Prepare surgical instruments.
Maintain medical records.
Support veterinary technician and doctor teams in creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
Deliver an outstanding client experience.