Emergency Vet Assistant — Fast-Paced Team Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Licensing fees paid

Paid Time off

Sign-on bonus

Pet discounts

Maternity/Paternity leave

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Garden State Veterinary Services in Woodbridge, NJ is hiring veterinary assistants for our Emergency and ICU Departments. Join a multispecialty team and gain hands-on experience with advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in an animal-related field, thrives in teamwork, and is flexible to an Emergency schedule. We offer competitive pay ($17–$24/hr) and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 year experience in animal related field.
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to work an alternative schedule given the nature of the Emergency department.
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.
• Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Help keep the hospital stocked, clean and organized
• Run many different diagnostics in our laboratory
• Assist doctors and staff with safely restraining animals of different sizes and breeds
• Room clients and obtain a medical history
• Walk dogs
• Obtain vitals
• Place IVC and obtain blood samples
• Run laboratory tests
• Provide SQ Fluids and medications to patients with oversight
• Triage patients
• Calculate and administer medications

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Garden State Veterinary Services in Woodbridge, NJ is hiring veterinary assistants for our Emergency and ICU Departments. Join a multispecialty team and gain hands-on experience with advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in an animal-related field, thrives in teamwork, and is flexible to an Emergency schedule. We offer competitive pay ($17–$24/hr) and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth.