Veterinary Assistant

My Pet’s Veterinary Center is an AAHA accredited animal hospital located in Hainesport, New Jersey. We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! We offer a generous employee discount, flexible schedule and a great work-life balance (NO overnights and NO Sundays!)

Salary: $16-$20 based on experience

Our benefits include:

·         Flexible hours

·         Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 

·         401K with company match

·         Paid Time Off 

·         Monthly office snack subscriptions

·         Employee discounts

Responsibilies:

A Veterinary Assistant works directly with Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians. The Veterinary Assistant assists in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; preparing vaccines; collecting samples and running diagnostic tests; providing client education; and assisting with animal restraint. Veterinary Assistant’s may also see their own appointments for procedures such as suture removal, nail trims, vaccine administration when a doctor exam is not required, long-term medication monitoring testing, surgery admission and discharge of patients. Veterinary Assistant’s directly impact doctors’ productivity, client service and patient care.

Qualifications:

·         1 year experience in a veterinary practice or recent Veterinary Assistant or Technology graduates

·         Experience in proper animal handling and restraint

·         Knowledge of small animal vaccinations, medications and preventatives

·         Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services

·         Familiar with the use of policies, reports, and form completion

·         Excellent telephone skills

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Interpersonal skills including working in a team environment

·         Active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills

·         High school diploma (or equivalent)

·         Valid Driver’s License

Anticipated schedule:

·         Flexible

·         Rotating Saturday

·         5 hours shift; 8 hour shift; 12 hour shift