Veterinary Technician Assistant - Westfield Animal Hospital

Westfieldanimal; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Continuing education stipends

Grant Circle relief fund

Job summary

Westfieldanimal in Westfield, New Jersey is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks. The role includes caring for patients, maintaining hospital equipment, and handling clerical work. Applicants should have at least 1 year of veterinary experience and be 18 years or older.

This full-time position offers a pay range of $18 – $22 per hour along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, and continuing education stipends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners upon arrival, take weight and vital signs.
• Triage patients and perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration and patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Fill prescriptions and maintain documentation of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients and record appetites; report unusual conditions.
• Communicate positively with clients.
• Educate clients about insurance and wellness plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital.
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant – Westfield Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers’ Westfield Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks such as cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical work. The role delivers quality care for all patients and provides exceptional service.

Location: Westfield, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners upon arrival, take weight and vital signs.
• Triage patients and perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration and patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and other machines.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain proper documentation of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed and record appetites; report unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
• Communicate positively with clients, ensuring they feel comfortable leaving their pets.
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital daily; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities with appropriate chemicals and supplies; ensure safe chemical use; complete laundry.
• Bath and care for overnight patients, ensuring each animal is clean and groomed before release.
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for each shift.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully and promptly to directions from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager; may have additional duties in specialty areas (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

Schedule

Day shift; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and other days will be discussed.

Pay Range

$18 – $22 USD per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle – a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.