Veterinary Assistant - Morristown, NJ

Veritas Veterinary Partners • Morristown, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being. We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve. GSVS Morristown is excited to announce we are hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing outpatient surgery team! This is a great opportunity for veterinary assistants interested in surgical support, anesthesia, and hands-on patient care in a specialty setting.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
• Interest in surgery and anesthesia patient care
• Ability to take direction and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to building long-term relationships with colleagues and clients
• Honest, dependable, and eager to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting technicians and doctors with surgical and anesthesia procedures
• Preparing patients for surgery, including patient restraint and surgical prep
• Monitoring and documenting patient vital signs
• Assisting with anesthetic induction and recovery
• Cleaning, preparing, and organizing surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness and sterility within the surgical suite
• Obtaining and preparing samples for diagnostic testing
• Assisting with radiographs and other diagnostics
• Properly using and maintaining hospital equipment
• Providing compassionate nursing support and patient care
• Perform medical math calculations
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring
• Administer medications
• Place IV catheters and obtain blood samples
• Provide advanced nursing care to surgical patients

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your level of experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option- some plans paid 100%
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Retirement Plan – 401K with employer match
• Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Time off
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniforms provided
• Finish Full Time and credentialed technicians eligible for Sign On Bonus
• Pet discounts for medical care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed