Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Shelter partnerships

VCA Charities

Continuing education allowance

Tuition sponsorships

License reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

VCA Freehold Animal Hospital in Freehold, NJ is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited surgical team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

compensation ranges from $18 to $25 per hour based on experience. Join our established veterinary practice with over 55 years of service, strong shelter partnerships, and a commitment to staff growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• AAHA-accredited facility experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Assist in surgical team activities and pre/post-operative care.
• Handle pharmacy and medication administration tasks.
• Collect and process lab samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Prepare surgical instruments and maintain sterility.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical instrument prep

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 3700 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18-25 based on experience

At VCA Freehold Animal Hospital, we are looking to add full time veterinary assistant to join our surgical team! Our AAHA-accredited facility has been helping pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 55 years. 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!

Why join the VCA Freehold team?

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!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities


• Career development programs


• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities


• Continuing education allowance


• Tuition support and sponsorships


• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement


• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)


• Referral bonuses


• Competitive wage


• Medical, dental & vision insurance


• Generous pet care discounts


• Life, long and short-term disability insurance


• Paid parental leave


• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time


• 401(k)


• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Freehold, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care


• Client education and care


• Pharmacy and medication administration


• Lab sample collection and processing


• Diagnostic imaging


• Surgical instrument preparation


• Medical recordkeeping

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