Find & Apply For Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

Overview Join a veterinary care team as a Veterinary Assistant and Technician, supporting patients through routine care, diagnostic procedures, and surgery. You'll combine attentive animal handling with clear client communication and accurate record keeping.

Your impact:

Careful restraint, monitoring, and treatment support help patients receive safer, more comfortable care while giving clients clear updates about their pets. Responsibilities Assist with animal care, pet care, and animal husbandry, including kennel cleaning and maintaining a clean clinic environment. Safely handle and restrain dogs and other animals, using knowledge of animal behavior and welfare. Support examinations, surgery, and veterinary critical care; assist with IV insertion, catheterization, and medication administration as directed. Communicate with clients, support front desk tasks, and maintain accurate patient records using veterinary terminology. Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) practices and clinic procedures. Experience Veterinary experience and familiarity with veterinary clinic routines are valuable; veterinary technician experience is preferred. Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, plus skill in animal handling and restraint, is helpful. Kennel experience, dog handling, cleaning, and record keeping are relevant. Experience with IV insertion, animal catheterization, medication administration, surgery, or veterinary critical care is a plus.

Pay:

$23.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person