Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief/Seasonal) - Clifton, NJ

VEG ER for Pets; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading emergency veterinary company as an Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Clifton, NJ. This role requires a compassionate team player who is eager to learn and provide high-quality care to pets. You'll perform essential nursing tasks, assist in treatments, and contribute to a supportive work environment focused on growth and employee well-being.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities

Flexible schedules for work-life balance

Employee pet discounts

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated team player who loves working with animals.
• Eager to learn new techniques and adaptable to various situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and customers.
• Perform nursing care tasks and patient monitoring.
• Administer medications and set up intravenous fluid therapy.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief/Seasonal) - Clifton, NJ

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WHO WE ARE

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency veterinary company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment.

WHAT WE NEED

You are passionate, motivated, and value learning. You are a team player, honest, respectful, and love working with animals and people. You are adaptable, eager to learn new techniques, and communicate well with diverse groups. A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide compassionate care to patients and customers.
• Perform nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
• Triaging incoming patients based on understanding of diseases and physical assessments.
• Administer medications and understand their effects.
• Set up and monitor intravenous fluid therapy, including blood transfusions.
• Contribute to outpatient and inpatient care as part of a team.
• Participate in patient rounds for continuity of care.
• Perform CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
• Collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and assist with imaging.
• Assist in sedation and anesthesia procedures under supervision.
• Perform nursing tasks like catheter placement and oxygen therapy.
• Work alongside licensed veterinary technicians.
• Obtain additional training in growth pathways, including credentialing, outreach, and leadership roles.

Veterinary Assistants may also, where permitted by law:

• Manage anesthesia, including mechanical ventilation.
• Perform advanced vascular access and diagnostic techniques.
• Participate in treatment and care planning.

WHY CHOOSE US

Because emergency is all we do, and we do it best! We offer:

• Industry-leading compensation
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Employee pet discounts
• Referral rewards
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks)
• Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Growth potential
• Grocery deliveries, contests, outings, retreats, and a fun work environment

VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We look forward to meeting you!