Veterinary Care Support - Overnight
About The Position
Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, New Jersey, is hiring an entry-level support team member to help maintain hospital cleanliness, organization, and overnight workflow while assisting with basic patient care duties. This role is suited to a dependable, detail-oriented, physically active person who is comfortable working in a veterinary hospital and around sick, injured, and recovering animals. The position includes nightly cleaning and maintenance, laundry, supply monitoring and restocking, and maintaining sanitary, organized treatment and work areas. The employee may also assist with deceased patients and cremation preparation when necessary. Garden State Veterinary Specialists is a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. The hospital describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, friendly, and fast-paced, with opportunities to develop skills and learn. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Base pay is $18 per hour, plus an overnight differential.
Requirements
- Comfort working around sick, injured, and recovering animals.
- Emotional ability to assist with deceased patients and cremation preparation when necessary.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and remain professional in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Strong work ethic.
- Comfort with physical labor and being on your feet throughout the night.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work respectfully with doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Animal handling experience is a plus but is not required.
- Fluency in additional languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Clean the entire hospital workspace nightly.
- Sweep and mop floors throughout the working area.
- Take out trash.
- Clean and disinfect countertops, work tables, treatment areas, and workspaces.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary environment.
- Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry consistently.
- Monitor and replenish hospital supplies and inventory as needed.
- Keep treatment and work areas stocked and organized.
- Assist with basic patient care duties.
- Assist with deceased patients and cremation preparation when necessary.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with some plans paid 100%.
- Dental insurance, with some plans paid 100%.
- Vision insurance, with some plans paid 100%.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Paid time off.
- Mental health support through Talkspace.
- Uniforms provided.
- Sign-on bonus eligibility for full-time credentialed technicians.
- Discounts on medical care for pets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
