Veterinary Assistant

Cresskillanimalhosp; Cresskill (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts on services

Quarterly team rewards bonus program

Continuing education allowance

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Cresskill Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Cresskill, New Jersey. The role involves supporting the veterinary staff in providing compassionate care to clients and their pets, performing animal restraint, preventive care, and medication dispensing. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and possess skills in animal restraint and medication administration. The position offers competitive pay between $19 and $23 per hour, along with various benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, employee discounts, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support the veterinary staff in providing compassionate care.
• Perform tasks such as animal restraint, preventive care, and medication dispensing.

Skills

Animal restraint

Preventative care knowledge

Medication dispensing and administering

Patient history and treatment records maintenance

Job description

Cresskill Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our goal of creating healthier lives for our patients and their families.

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $19 – $23 per hour
• Schedule: TBD, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

Support the veterinary staff in providing compassionate care to clients and their pets.

Perform tasks such as animal restraint, preventive care, medication dispensing, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

• Animal restraint
• Preventative care knowledge
• Medication dispensing and administering
• Obtaining a complete patient history and maintaining treatment records

Benefits

Competitive pay, $19–$23 per hour.

• Competitive pay, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time only) with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave or full pay for birth/adoption of a child
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Employee discounts on services, products, and pet lab work
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program
• Continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, uniform allowance
• Flexible Spending Account and 529 Savings Plan
• Supplemental insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, life insurance
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Flexible approach to compensation reflecting skill set and future performance
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Cresskill Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.