Veterinary Assistant - Route 516 Animal Hospital

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO

Job summary

Route 516 Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our busy team in New Jersey. You will help care for patients, prepare for exams and surgeries, administer medications, and assist with lab work, while educating pet parents and supporting credentialed staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-paced hospital environment. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

Job description

Overview

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

At Route 516 Animal Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

You’ll be a great fit if:

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence


• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates


• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable


• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting


• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role


• You’re value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

What you'll do:

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions


• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries


• Administering medications as directed


• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)


• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas


• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes


• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures


• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care


• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

Schedule

• Full-time, Day shift, 8-hour shifts


• Rotating weekends


• No holiday shifts required

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17 - $25 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials. Final pay will be determined during the hiring process.

Why you'll love us:

We're a supportive, fun team, and we treat every team member like gold. We take our work seriously, but we never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate wins together. Our full-service hospital offers cutting- edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork, and we believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay, based on experience


• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)


• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time


• Uniform allowance


• Pet care discounts for your personal pets


• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave


• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)


• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources


• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Check us out: www.rt516vet.com

Route 516 Animal Hospital is proud by partnered with Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is acommunity of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn't happen without these key ingredients.

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Pay Range

USD $17.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.