Veterinary Assistant

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

CE allowance

Professional development support

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Diagnostics discounts

Pet food discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, New Jersey, is seeking a compassionate part-time Veterinary Assistant. You will assist in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, maintain records, and support clients with preventive care information. The role offers flexible scheduling and ongoing training opportunities.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year veterinary experience, comfortable with dogs and cats of all sizes, and familiarity with Cornerstone software is a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years veterinary assistant or technician experience.
• Comfortable with dogs/cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Computer savvy; Cornerstone software experience is a plus.
• Comfortable and skilled in communicating with both clients and coworkers.
• Detail-oriented yet able to work quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions.
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered.
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Educating clients on preventive care and product knowledge.
• Customer service in all forms - scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and education.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Dogs/Cats handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cornerstone software

Job description

Long Valley Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled experienced part-time Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our warm-hearted environment means you'll be able to empathize and demonstrate real care for client's pets and provide utmost care. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the‑art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Long Valley Animal Hospital, located in Long Valley, New Jersey, serves the pet populations of Long Valley, Chester, Hackettstown, Mendham, and surrounding areas. It's our mission every day to empathize and demonstrate real care for our client's pets and to provide exceptional veterinary medicine. Come see why our motto is "Where Cold Noses Meet Warm Hearts". https://longvalleyanimalhospital.com/

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ

$18.00-$22.00 an hour, based on experience

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
• Educating clients on preventive care and having a strong knowledge of the products we stock
• Customer service in all forms - interacting face to face, occasionally answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, following up with clients post-visit, and educating clients and empowering them to provide the best care to their pets (Experience with Cornerstone a plus)

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years veterinary assistant or technician experience
• Comfortable with dogs/cats of all sizes and temperaments
• Computer savvy. Previous Cornerstone software experience is a plus
• Comfortable and skilled in communicating with both clients and coworkers
• Detail-oriented yet able to work quickly and efficiently

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long‑overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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