Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals recherche un(e) assistant(e) vétérinaire expérimenté(e) pour rejoindre son équipe à Ridgewood, NJ. Vous serez responsable de fournir des soins compatissants, d'éduquer les clients, et de participer à des préparations chirurgicales, le tout dans une ambiance de collaboration et de soutien. Cette position offre une rémunération compétitive avec de nombreux avantages tels que l'assurance médicale, des congés payés, et des possibilités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Compensation compétitive

Assurance médicale, dentaire et vision

Programme de développement professionnel

Congés payés

Réductions pour animaux

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable en soins vétérinaires souhaitée.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement d'équipe.
• Bonnes compétences interpersonnelles et communicationnelles.

Responsibilities

• Créer une atmosphère positive et sans stress pour les clients et les animaux.
• Gérer la préparation chirurgicale et l'administration des médicaments.
• Assurer la collecte et le traitement des échantillons de laboratoire.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

VCA Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time veterinary assistant to join our AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. We have a unique, collaborative and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be.

Our ideal candidate will have an energetic, outgoing and friendly personality, and will understand the importance of client education and communication.

If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary assistant and practice high quality veterinary medicine, come see why we are different. We love what we do and you will too! With us, it’s not just a job… it’s a way of life!

Why Join the VCA Ridgewood 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 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
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The pay range for this position is $17-$22/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 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.