Veterinary Assistant

A Caring Doctor (New Jersey), P.C.

Edison (NJ)

On-site

USD 25,347 - 32,387

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

A Caring Doctor (New Jersey), P.C. is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to assist veterinarians in providing top-notch veterinary care. The role encompasses educating clients about pet health and maintaining a safe, efficient hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant certificate and previous experience in a veterinary setting. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered to qualified applicants.

Qualifications

Minimum 18 years old.
One year of related experience preferred.
Ability to perform all required skills of NAVTA approved veterinary assistant programs.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in caring for pets.
Educate clients on pet health.
Maintain safe and organized treatment areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Organizational ability

Education

Certificate from NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specialized medical software

Job description

Summary

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets. The role advocates for pets, educates clients on pet health, and maintains a safe, efficient hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Act as an extra pair of eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and maximize productivity.
Communicate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other associates to maintain patient flow.
Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service at all times, including procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, preparing work for other procedures, ensuring client and pet comfort, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as permitted by state practice acts.
Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, and hospital services.
Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by using safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
Assist with surgery as applicable.
Utilize technical skills to the fullest within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Five Principles

Quality – The consumer is our boss; quality is our work and value for money is our goal.
Responsibility – Individuals demand total responsibility from themselves and support the responsibility of others.
Mutuality – A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; it endures.
Efficiency – Use resources fully, waste nothing, and do only what we can best.
Freedom – Have freedom to shape our future; profit supports that freedom.

Qualifications

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program or equivalent education, training, and experience providing required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 18 years of age to perform duties involving radiography (x‑ray) and exposure to radioactive substances.
One year related experience, with customer service preferred.
Ability to perform all required skills of NAVTA approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids practice efficiency.

Key Competencies

Action Oriented
Customer Focus
Listening
Peer Relationships
Personal Learning
Ensure medical quality
Effective communication
Drive for results
Priority Setting

Key Capabilities and Experience

Ability to multi‑task – Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and shift attention without loss of accuracy or frustration.
Excellent communication skills – Read, write, and speak fluent English with proper grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
Strong organizational ability – Systematic approach, orderly, and ability to turn chaos into order.
Problem solving – Identify, analyze, and solve problems; translate problems into practical solutions.
Client service – Consistently provide attentive, courteous, and informative service.
Intellectual ability – Follow instructions accurately in oral, written, or diagram format.
Mathematical ability – Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages, and unit conversions.
Computer skills – Comfortable using computer and specialized medical software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Working Conditions

Work at a computer for long periods.
Confidence around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
May require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Workplace noise level: moderately high.
Physical demands: stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds; good hand‑eye coordination, arm‑hand‑finger dexterity, and excellent visual acuity.
Routine exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and controlled substances.

Compensation

Pay range: $18.40 – $23.51 per hour. The specific rate is based on experience, skill level, and education and may vary by location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits