Veterinary AssistantVerona & Montclair Animal Hospitals Verona & Montclair, NJ $15.00$20.00/hour (Based on Experience) Full-TimeJoin a Team That Treats Pets Like FamilyVerona & Montclair Animal Hospitals have proudly served the local community by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another while delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, and thrives as part of a supportive team. Whether you're building your veterinary career or bringing previous experience, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll DoAs a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive outstanding care every day.

Responsibilities include:

Safely restraining patients during examinations and proceduresPreparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suitesAssisting with patient admissions and dischargesCollecting patient histories and documenting observations accuratelyAssisting with laboratory testing, including fecals, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, and fungal culturesTaking high-quality radiographsAssisting with surgical preparation, instrument care, and maintaining sterile equipmentMonitoring and caring for hospitalized patientsEducating clients on vaccines, home care instructions, and follow-up recommendationsPreparing treatment estimates and discussing financial options with clientsMaintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environmentWorking collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient careWhat We're Looking ForHigh school diploma or equivalentPrevious veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferredAnimal handling and restraint experience preferredStrong communication and client service skillsPositive attitude with a willingness to learnAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentCompassionate, dependable, and team-orientedWhy You'll Love Working HereSupportive doctors and experienced veterinary teamOpportunities to learn and expand your clinical skillsPositive, collaborative workplace cultureModern equipment and quality medicineEstablished hospitals with strong community relationshipsOpportunities for growth within our hospital networkBenefitsCompetitive compensationMonthly Bonus OpportunitiesMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Life Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysAnnual Scrub AllowanceFree RACE-Approved Continuing EducationEmployee Pet Care DiscountsPet Insurance DiscountsCareer Growth & Internal Advancement OpportunitiesScheduleFull-Time8-hour day shiftsSome Saturdays may be requiredPhysical RequirementsThis position requires standing, walking, lifting, restraining animals of varying sizes, and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases, laboratory samples, animal odors, and occasional bites or scratches.

If you're looking for a hospital where teamwork, compassion, and quality medicine come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals team!

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