ER & ICU Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift Support

Ethos Veterinary Health; West Caldwell (NJ); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA/FSAs

Life and Disability insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Pet discount

Descripción de la vacante

Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) in West Caldwell, NJ, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for daytime emergency and ICU support. This full-time role offers weekend and overnight differentials, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

You will assist doctors and nurses in exams, treatments, triage, and patient care while maintaining high cleanliness standards and accurate medical records. Experience in veterinary settings is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and proper sanitation/sterilization practices.
• Understanding of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and equipment.
• Ability to calculate accurate medication dosages and administer injections.
• Familiarity with CPR and rescue breathing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• English fluency (reading and speaking) required, additional languages a plus.
• Ability to follow directions from multiple team members and accurately execute instructions.
• Demonstrates initiative and anticipates the needs of veterinarians and nursing staff.
• Ability to remain calm, think critically, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Professional demeanor, good hygiene, and strong client service skills with tact and empathy.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently or under supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Support veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare ER/triage areas and assist with procedure setup (e.g., laceration repair, urinary obstruction cases).
• Set up, break down, clean, and disinfect surgery and treatment areas.
• Prepare surgical packs and sterilize instruments.
• Safely restrain patients for exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Obtain accurate patient weights and vital signs.
• Perform basic phlebotomy on stable patients as directed.
• Provide routine patient care including walking dogs, feeding patients, changing bedding, and cleaning cages.
• Prepare patients for inpatient procedures.
• Maintain clean, dry, and comfortable patient housing in ICU, ER, Specialty, and wards.
• Restock and organize ICU, treatment, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, exam rooms, laboratory, and pharmacy areas.
• Clean and maintain hospital equipment and workspaces.
• Complete laundry, mopping, sweeping, and general sanitation duties.
• Enter accurate information into patient medical records and treatment sheets.
• Provide basic client instructions as directed (home care, medications, post-operative care).
• Cross-train and assist other hospital departments as needed.
• Maintain at least one year of service in the role to be eligible for advancement.

Conocimientos

Veterinary experience

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

English fluency

Medication administration

Emergency response

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) in West Caldwell, NJ, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for daytime emergency and ICU support. This full-time role offers weekend and overnight differentials, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

You will assist doctors and nurses in exams, treatments, triage, and patient care while maintaining high cleanliness standards and accurate medical records. Experience in veterinary settings is preferred.