Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ho-Ho-Kus (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

VCA Ho-Ho-Kus Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our GP practice. We offer a supportive, family-like hospital environment with opportunities for growth and education.

The pay range for this position is $18-$24/hr, with full-time and part-time roles available. We provide medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and generous discounts along with a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Strong client service skills and teamwork.
• Ability to assist with medications and basic lab tasks.
• Attention to medical records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in exams and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Collect and process lab samples for tests.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communication.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family? Are you eager to grow your skills while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you!

VCA Ho-Ho-Kus Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind GP Practice! We believe in providing the best possible medical care to our patients, providing exceptional client service, and creating an environment for the team that is inviting, fun, challenging, and ensures that associate wellness is priority! We believe that in order for the hospital to succeed our patients, clients, and our people all need to be taken care of!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and part-time positions are available

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
• Medical recordkeeping

The pay range for this position is $18-$24/hr

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