Compassionate Vet Assistant with Flexible Hours & Perks

Veterinary Practice Partners; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Pet discount

Job summary

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital in Hewitt, NJ, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality care and service to our animal patients and their families.

The role includes assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals safely, maintaining clean exam rooms, running basic lab tests, administering medications, and communicating care plans to owners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting with animals.
• Knowledge of disinfection and sterility practices.
• Ability to safely and compassionately handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

Skills

Animal handling

Clinical equipment use

Medication administration

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Disinfection procedures

Job description

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital in Hewitt, NJ, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality care and service to our animal patients and their families.

The role includes assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals safely, maintaining clean exam rooms, running basic lab tests, administering medications, and communicating care plans to owners.