Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; West Milford (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee pet discount

Zusammenfassung

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Full-time or part-time hours are available, with a schedule that includes evenings, and alternating Saturdays.

You will work alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure high-quality animal care and customer service. The role involves assisting during examinations and surgeries, restraining animals, preparing exam rooms, performing basic lab work, administering medications, and

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medications, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Aufgaben

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

Kenntnisse

Animal care experience

Veterinary clinic experience

Medical terminology

Jobbeschreibung

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $20-$22 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full time and part time hours available. We are seeking candidates with open availability to accommodate our hospital's operating hours. The hospital is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM. This position also requires alternating Saturday coverage from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital is a trusted full-service veterinary practice dedicated to enhancing the health, well-being, and longevity of pets and their families in the Hewitt, NJ area and surrounding communities. We combine compassionate care with the latest medical knowledge and technology to deliver exceptional veterinary services - from routine wellness exams and diagnostics to surgical care and advanced treatments. Our clean, modern facility and experienced team provide a welcoming environment where every patient is treated like family. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with pet owners and creating positive experiences for both pets and their humans.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.