Vet Assistant Job at Community Veterinary Partners, Montclair, NJ

  • Community Veterinary Partners
  • Montclair, NJ

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals Verona & Montclair, NJ $15.00–$20.00/hour (Based on Experience) Full-Time

Join a Team That Treats Pets Like Family

Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals have proudly served the local community by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another while delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, and thrives as part of a supportive team. Whether you're building your veterinary career or bringing previous experience, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive outstanding care every day.

Responsibilities include:

  • Safely restraining patients during examinations and procedures
  • Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
  • Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
  • Collecting patient histories and documenting observations accurately
  • Assisting with laboratory testing, including fecals, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, and fungal cultures
  • Taking high-quality radiographs
  • Assisting with surgical preparation, instrument care, and maintaining sterile equipment
  • Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients
  • Educating clients on vaccines, home care instructions, and follow-up recommendations
  • Preparing treatment estimates and discussing financial options with clients
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
  • Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care
What We're Looking For
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred
  • Animal handling and restraint experience preferred
  • Strong communication and client service skills
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Supportive doctors and experienced veterinary team
  • Opportunities to learn and expand your clinical skills
  • Positive, collaborative workplace culture
  • Modern equipment and quality medicine
  • Established hospitals with strong community relationships
  • Opportunities for growth within our hospital network
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Monthly Bonus Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Annual Scrub Allowance
  • Free RACE-Approved Continuing Education
  • Employee Pet Care Discounts
  • Pet Insurance Discounts
  • Career Growth & Internal Advancement Opportunities
Schedule
  • Full-Time
  • 8-hour day shifts
  • Some Saturdays may be required
Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, lifting, restraining animals of varying sizes, and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases, laboratory samples, animal odors, and occasional bites or scratches.

If you're looking for a hospital where teamwork, compassion, and quality medicine come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Day shift

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