Part-Time Veterinary Assistant | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Stryker Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with company contribution

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Pet discounts on services

Diagnostics discounts

Purina pet foods discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ is seeking a compassionate and skilled part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Rarebreed clinic team. You will help deliver high‑quality care to pets and connect with families in a warm, service‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, assisting veterinarians in exams and procedures, preparing exam rooms, and educating clients on preventive care and at-home care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years veterinary assistant or technician experience.
• Comfortable with dogs/cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Computer savvy; Cornerstone experience a plus.
• Comfortable and skilled in communicating with clients and coworkers.
• Detail-oriented yet able to work quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and families.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss costs with clients.
• Explain follow-up and home care instructions.
• Stock treatment area and inform inventory manager when supplies are needed.
• Assist Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Record-keeping

Client communication

Animal handling

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ is seeking a compassionate and skilled part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Rarebreed clinic team. You will help deliver high‑quality care to pets and connect with families in a warm, service‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, assisting veterinarians in exams and procedures, preparing exam rooms, and educating clients on preventive care and at-home care.