Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

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

Please note: candidates that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered for the position.

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.mypetsvetcenter.com

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Location:

Hainesport, New Jersey, United States

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