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Veterinary Assistant

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Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital

Kearny, NJ (In Person)

$39,520 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 857 Passaic Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 $18
  • $20 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital 4 reviews $18
  • $20 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time Are you a person of integrity and initiative?
Do you have strong communication skills, an eagerness to learn, a "can do" attitude? Are you a team player, with the interpersonal skills to directly interact with clients, doctors, and colleagues with respect? Are you mature, patient, and compassionate? Do you have what it takes to learn how to engage with clients in the care and treatment of their pets through all stages of life, in sickness and in health?
If you answered:
"Yes," Arlington Dog and Cat Hospital is searching for you! Our stellar team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff enjoy working with colleagues who have a strong work ethic. We are reliable, responsible, thoughtful, kind, collaborative and detail oriented. We value working in a respectful; supportive; inclusive; compassionate; "no drama" workplace. If these values resonate with you, please contact us. Responsibilities include but are not limited to vigilant attention to animal safety; sanitizing kennel areas; mopping patient urine "spills;" picking up poop; maintaining cleanliness of the hospital; sanitizing work areas; running hospital laundry; folding bedding and towels; restocking exam rooms; mopping and vacuuming. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train if you demonstrate the integrity, work ethic, and personality that our team is looking for in a colleague. Bilingual is a plus. Also, you must be: 18 years of age; able to lift 40lbs; move with efficiency and care throughout the hospital in the presence of animals; and be available to work a variety of shifts including Saturdays.
Please note:
Training may take up to 6-8 weeks. Attendance throughout your first 90 days of employment and especially during your training period is essential to your success as a Veterinary Assistant at Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital .
Pay:
$18.00
  • $20.
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person

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