Veterinary Assistant - Morristown, NJ

Veritas Veterinary Partners • Morristown, NJ

4h • Onsite

About The Position

GSVS Veterinary Emergency Services Morristown is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join their growing outpatient surgery team. This role offers an opportunity for veterinary assistants interested in surgical support, anesthesia, and hands-on patient care in a specialty setting. The position is located in northern New Jersey, approximately 25 miles west of New York City. GSVS has proudly served the community since 1994, committed to providing advanced veterinary care while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for its team members.

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
• 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
• Sign On Bonus (Full Time and credentialed technicians eligible)
• Pet discounts for medical care

What This Job Offers

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