Emergency Veterinary Assistant - AnimERge

Animergevets; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle relief fund

Local hospital culture

Job summary

AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by restraining, feeding, grooming, and preparing surgeries. The team delivers compassionate care in a fast‑paced, patient‑focused environment.

The role includes lab work, radiographs, medication handling, recordkeeping, and strong client communication. Full‑time shifts include day, swing, and overnight schedules with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to safely restrain patients, obtain clinical history and TPR, and triage patient status.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift.

Skills

Restraint

Under pressure

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

In‑house lab analyzers

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant - AnimERge

PetVet Care Centers' AnimERge is currently seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Position Overview

Join our team as an Emergency Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is a leading emergency and specialty hospital known for its innovative approach to veterinary medicine, where a dedicated team delivers cutting‑edge care in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs)
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or at the client's request; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to safely restrain patients, obtain clinical history and TPR, and triage patient status
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Ability to operate in‑house lab analyzers, monitor patients during anesthetic procedures and in recovery, fill prescriptions accurately and review patient care instructions with owner.

Schedule

• Day, swing shift, and overnights. Rotating shifts are from 7am-7pm, 10am-10pm, 4pm-12am, and 9pm-7am. The schedule will include required alternating weekends.
• Schedules are visible a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. There may be some flexibility in shift times and an option for a 4‑day or 5‑day work week.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$19 — $24 USD

EEO Statement

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V