Veterinary Assistant Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Role Full-time Veterinary Assistant Location Bound Brook Veterinary Clinic
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Union Avenue, Middlesex, NJ, US Veterinary Assistant Position Overview:

The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Essential Functions:

Provide compassionate care to all patients
Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient’s weight and other vital signs upon arrival
Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT’s).
Calm and soothe anxious patients
Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
Adhere to the hospital’s safety and wellness regulations
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Maintain accurate medical records
Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Competencies:

Care and Compassion

• displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
  Animal Restraint and Safety
• uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed
  Communication
• uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
  Team Orientation
• works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
  Dependability
• demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
  Cleanliness Standards
• consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures
  Energy and Productivity
• completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
  Time Management
• manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively
  Technical Skills and Learning
• keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field
  Care and Use of Equipment
• takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years’ experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all of the duties of this position
Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education preferred
May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Position Requirements:

Maintains current knowledge in the field of expertise and actively seeks opportunities for continuing education and skill improvement.
Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Pay Range
$17—$20 USD At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive. Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact. You care for pets. We care for you. 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.

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