Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Impactful Care & Growth

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

CE allowance

Paid CE time

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hoboken Vets Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors, technicians, and clients with compassion and efficiency. You will assist in exam rooms, help with treatment areas, and participate in surgery prep and patient care to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and excellent client communication in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Assisting doctors and technicians in exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Able to safely restrain patients during exams and procedures.
• Experience with laboratory testing and sample collection.
• Experience administering medications as directed.
• Comfortable preparing patients for procedures and supporting surgery workflow.
• Ability to monitor patients and report changes to the medical team.
• Maintain clean and sanitized spaces and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians in exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Restrain patients safely during exams and procedures.
• Support lab testing and handling of samples.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Prepare patients for procedures and support surgery workflow.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the medical team.
• Keep exam rooms, kennels, and equipment clean and sanitized.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Patient handling

EMR software

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hoboken Vets Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors, technicians, and clients with compassion and efficiency. You will assist in exam rooms, help with treatment areas, and participate in surgery prep and patient care to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and excellent client communication in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.