Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a full-service veterinary hospital that values quality care and education. This role as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant offers the chance to work with a skilled team of professionals in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for providing compassionate patient care, assisting in surgeries, and educating clients about their pets' health needs. The hospital promotes a culture of respect and collaboration, ensuring that each team member can thrive in their role. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free NAVTA Membership

RECOVER Training

Discounts for Fear Free Certification

Medical, Dental & Vision

Career development programs

Continuing education funds

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Free mental health resources

Qualifications

• Candidates must be positive and motivated with a focus on patient care.
• Experience in anesthesia, surgery assisting, and patient assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their owners.
• Assist in surgical procedures and perform patient assessments.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Training in veterinary practices

Job description

VCA Sterling Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

We are a 3-doctor full service veterinary hospital open 6 days a week. We provide top quality veterinary services including wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, spays, neuters, dental procedures and more.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/sterling

At VCA Sterling Animal Hospital, each member of our medical team is well-versed in the advanced techniques of dentistry, anesthesia, and veterinary care. We incorporate modern exam rooms, diagnostics, laboratory, and other medical assets into our facility in order to promote a calm, comfortable atmosphere for you and your pets.

As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation: Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

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

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.