Experienced Vet Assistant: Surgery, Dentistry & Patient Care

Pet Services of New Jersey, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Career development programs

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital in Blairstown, NJ is hiring a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role supports doctors across primary and surgical services in a busy, modern hospital.

You will help with exams, anesthesia, dentistry, X-ray, and patient communication while contributing to a strong team culture. The ideal candidate is a credentialed veterinary technician or a technician in training, positive and motivated, with a commitment to quality patient care and client service.

Qualifications

• Support patient care with empathy and professionalism.
• Assist veterinarians in routine care and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Interpersonal communication

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital in Blairstown, NJ is hiring a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role supports doctors across primary and surgical services in a busy, modern hospital.

You will help with exams, anesthesia, dentistry, X-ray, and patient communication while contributing to a strong team culture. The ideal candidate is a credentialed veterinary technician or a technician in training, positive and motivated, with a commitment to quality patient care and client service.