Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401(k)

Pet discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Garden State Animal Hospital in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind GP practice with 11 doctors. Our hospital has served the Cherry Hill community for over 60 years, delivering compassionate patient care and an exceptional client experience.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support exam rooms, assist with pharmacy tasks, handle lab samples, and help with diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as a vet assistant (or equivalent).
• Able to work nights and Saturdays.
• Mentorship encouraged for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Exam room support and patient handling.
• Pharmacy and medication administration assistance.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging support.
• Medical recordkeeping and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy handling

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM FULL TIME!

VCA Garden State Animal Hospital in Cherry Hill, NJ

is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 11‑doctor GP practice! Our hospital has been serving the Cherry Hill community for over 60 years. We believe in providing the best possible care to our patients with an exceptional client experience.

At VCA Garden State, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.

the primary responsibilities of this position revolve around exam room support

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent - by delivering an outstanding client experience - so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping

Requirements for applicants

• Must be able to work nights and Saturdays.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a vet assistant

The salary range for this position is $18 - $22 / hour

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

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