Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for relief support in Madison, NJ. The role involves providing compassionate patient care, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring a positive experience for clients. Join a supportive team committed to your career development and well-being.

Benefits

Access to a large veterinary community

Growth & leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Veterinary Technology degree tuition support

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Free mental health resources

Competitive wage

Generous hospital discounts

Qualifications

• Prior surgical experience required.
• Compassionate and client-focused.
• Experience in veterinary settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver outstanding client experience.
• Assist in surgical procedures and patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for Relief Support!

VCA Madison Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add a relief Veterinary Assistant to support the medical team! Our AAHA-accredited hospital has been helping pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 40 years. Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Our thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that all our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care. 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!

* prior surgical experience required for this position

Why join the VCA Madison 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 (if applicable)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (if applicable)
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts (if applicable)
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance (if applicable)
• Paid vacation and sick time (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave (if applicable)
• 401(k) (if applicable)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses (if applicable)
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

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
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The salary range for this position is $17-$18 /hr

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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