Lead Veterinary Assistant

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners; Long Valley (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Generous paid time off

Mental health resources

Company-paid bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Pet diagnostics discounts

Pet food discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners’ Long Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Long Valley, NJ. You will ensure clients and pets feel welcome, educate clients on care, and assist with surgical prep and medical record maintenance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, high-quality care, and participation in staff scheduling and hospital operations to support our motto: Where Cold Noses Meet Warm Hearts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and pets, ensuring comfort and care.
• Educate clients on animal husbandry and preventive care.
• Explain educational materials and answer questions under vet supervision.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia as directed.
• Collect samples (blood, urine, stool) under supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist in staff scheduling.
• Support hospital leadership and participate in meetings as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Long Valley Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Lead Veterinary Assistant to our team.

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our warm-hearted environment means you’ll be able to empathize and demonstrate real care for client’s pets and provide utmost care. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

About: Long Valley Animal Hospital, located in Long Valley, New Jersey, serves the pet populations of Long Valley, Chester, Hackettstown, Mendham, and surrounding areas. It’s our mission every day to empathize and demonstrate real care for our client’s pets and to provide exceptional veterinary medicine. Come see why our motto is “Where Cold Noses Meet Warm Hearts”. https://longvalleyanimalhospital.com/

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ

What You’ll Do

• Ensure that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
• Ability to effectively communicate and educate clients on general animal husbandry and answer questions as directed by the veterinarian
• Present and explain client education materials
• Make certain all patients are kept clean and as comfortable as possible
• Ability to obtain a complete and accurate medical history, as well as vital signs, within the scope of veterinary technology and under the direction of a doctor
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor, refraining from making a diagnosis
• Understand how to prep and monitor animals for surgical procedures
• Draw blood samples. Collect stool and urine samples under the supervision of a doctor and as allowed by state regulations.
• Keep medical records accurate and up to date
• Make certain entire hospital is clean
• Answers telephone calls quickly, efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner using a multi-line system
• Prepares client invoices for services performed
• Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly
• Educating clients on preventive care and having a strong knowledge of the products we stock
• Customer service in all forms - interacting face to face, occasionally answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, following up with clients post-visit, and educating clients and empowering them to provide the best care to their pets (Experience with Cornerstone a plus)
• Work as a team with hospital leadership to promote and develop collaborative patient care, client service, and financial/medical goals
• Promote an ethical working enviornment
• Assist with staff scheduling
• Assist in ensuring staff are effectively handling tasks and delegated appropriately
• Participate in management meetings as needed

Benefits

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of prior veterinary experience required

Rarebreed Veterinary Partnersis a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners.

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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