Vet Assistant

Verona & Montclair Animal Hospital; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

PTO & Holidays

Continuing Education

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals in Montclair, NJ is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who loves animals and thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

You will support veterinarians and technicians, restrain patients, prepare rooms, assist with admissions, collect histories, perform lab tests, radiographs, surgical prep, and educate clients on vaccines and home care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous veterinary assistant or hospital experience preferred.
• Animal handling and restraint experience preferred.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Collect patient histories and document observations accurately.
• Assist with laboratory testing (fecals, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapings, heartworm, fungi).
• Take high-quality radiographs.
• Assist with surgical prep, instrument care, and sterile technique.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients.
• Educate clients on vaccines, home care, and follow-up instructions.
• Prepare treatment estimates and discuss financial options with clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Client service skills

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Compassionate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Vet Assistant

Non-Vet Labor Montclair Animal Hospital, Montclair, NJ, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Veterinary Assistant
Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals
Verona & Montclair, NJ
$15.00–$20.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Full-Time

Join a Team That Treats Pets Like Family

Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals have proudly served the local community by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another while delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, and thrives as part of a supportive team. Whether you're building your veterinary career or bringing previous experience, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive outstanding care every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely restraining patients during examinations and procedures
• Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
• Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
• Collecting patient histories and documenting observations accurately
• Assisting with laboratory testing, including fecals, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, and fungal cultures
• Taking high-quality radiographs
• Assisting with surgical preparation, instrument care, and maintaining sterile equipment
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients
• Educating clients on vaccines, home care instructions, and follow-up recommendations
• Preparing treatment estimates and discussing financial options with clients
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
• Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred
• Animal handling and restraint experience preferred
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learnAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive doctors and experienced veterinary team
• Opportunities to learn and expand your clinical skills
• Positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Modern equipment and quality medicine
• Established hospitals with strong community relationships
• Opportunities for growth within our hospital network
• Competitive compensation
• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Free RACE-Approved Continuing Education
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Career Growth & Internal Advancement Opportunities

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Some Saturdays may be required

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, lifting, restraining animals of varying sizes, and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases, laboratory samples, animal odors, and occasional bites or scratches.

If you're looking for a hospital where teamwork, compassion, and quality medicine come together, we'd love to hear from you.