Veterinary Assistant Job – Point Pleasant, NJ

EverVet Partners; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401K Match

Maternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Disability Insurance

Discount Programs

Discounted Veterinary Care

On-Demand Pay

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Zoetis Program Access

VMG Resources

Job summary

Point Pleasant Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner in New Jersey, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians, manage patient restraint, and assist in radiology and client communications. The role includes daily treatments for hospitalized pets and maintaining equipment and inventory.

The position offers benefits and career-enhancement opportunities within a growing veterinary group, with a pay rate of $16 per hour and eligibility for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Assisting doctors and technicians
• Managing patient restraint
• Aiding radiology procedures
• Communicating with clients and providing daily hospital care

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in daily rounds and medical procedures
• Restrain patients as needed to support safe treatments and exams
• Aid in radiology and diagnostic imaging procedures
• Maintain equipment and inventory and ensure clean, organized kennels and rooms
• Provide daily treatments to hospitalized patients as directed by the veterinary team

Job description

Why You'll Love this

Veterinary Assistant Job!

If you are passionate about animals and excited about the opportunity to interact with a variety of pets, then our Veterinary Assistant position is the one for you!

When you become a part of Point Pleasant Veterinary Hospital, an EverVet Partner, you'll join a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our veterinary team, ensuring exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Your responsibilities will include assisting doctors and technicians, managing patient restraint, aiding in radiology, communicating with clients, conducting medical procedures, maintaining equipment and inventory, and providing daily treatments to hospitalized patients.

Pay Range

$16 / hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*
• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
• Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Maternity Leave*
• Bereavement Leave
• Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*
• Discount Programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• On-Demand Pay Options
• Referral Bonus

Career Enhancement Benefits

• The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
• Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
• Access to a multitude of VMG resources

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only