Veterinary Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holiday pay

Scrub allowance

CE platform access

Retirement plan

Incentives

Pet care discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Community Veterinary Partners’ Maywood Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our busy AAHA-accredited small animal hospital. This full-time role includes rotating weekends and supporting veterinarians during exams while delivering compassionate client service.

You’ll collaborate with a friendly team, handle routine tasks, and contribute to patient care, client communication, and hospital workflow. We value positivity, accountability, education, and compassion.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant with positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Comfortable interacting with clients.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and confident in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work independently while thriving as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and support veterinarians during exams.
• Assist clients with professionalism and compassion.
• Communicate treatment plans and care instructions clearly to clients.
• Support overall hospital workflow and daily team needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Client interaction

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Full-Time | Rotating Weekends At Maywood Veterinary Clinic, we proudly care for mixed species, small companions while maintaining the highest standards in veterinary medicine.

Full-Time | Rotating Weekends At Maywood Veterinary Clinic, we proudly care for mixed species, small companions while maintaining the highest standards in veterinary medicine.
If you’re looking to join a team that values positivity, accountability, education, and compassion, Maywood Veterinary Clinic may be the perfect fit for you.
We are a busy, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with 5 veterinarians seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who loves both people and pets.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive environment — we genuinely enjoy working together
• We help each other and have each other’s backs
• Kind, approachable, and collaborative doctors
• You’ll never be “just a number” — your contributions matter here

Who We’re Looking For

• Veterinary Assistant with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
• Comfortable interacting with clients
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and confident in a fast-paced setting
• Able to work independently while thriving as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and support veterinarians during exams
• Assist clients with professionalism and compassion
• Communicate treatment plans and care instructions clearly to clients
• Support overall hospital workflow and daily team needs

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support with 24/7 access
• PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
• Annual scrub allowance
• Free RACE-approved CE platform (including assistant/tech-specific education)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
• Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + pet insurance discounts