Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Teamwork & Benefits

Maywood-Veterinary-Clinic; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & parental leave

Dental coverage

CE platform

401(k) with match

Incentive programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Maywood Veterinary Clinic in Maywood, NJ is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about compassionate care for patients, clients, and teammates. The role supports doctors, technicians, and front desk tasks, helping maintain smooth daily workflows in a busy, 5-doctor practice.

You will assist with restraint, exams, treatments, room prep, equipment setup, and client communication. A positive, team-oriented attitude and reliability are essential as you contribute to

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred (on-the-job training available for the right candidate)
• Comfortable assisting with animal handling, restraint, and basic patient care
• Willingness to learn clinical skills and support technicians and doctors
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work rotating Saturdays
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient restraint, exams, treatments, and basic procedures
• Help prepare rooms, equipment, and patients for appointments and surgery
• Support technicians and DVMs during procedures and daily workflow
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
• Assist with client communication, patient check-ins, and discharge support

Skills

Vet Assistant experience

Animal handling

Team player

Job description

Maywood Veterinary Clinic in Maywood, NJ is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about compassionate care for patients, clients, and teammates. The role supports doctors, technicians, and front desk tasks, helping maintain smooth daily workflows in a busy, 5-doctor practice.

You will assist with restraint, exams, treatments, room prep, equipment setup, and client communication. A positive, team-oriented attitude and reliability are essential as you contribute to