Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals Verona & Montclair, NJ
$15.00-$20.00/hour (Based on Experience) Full-Time Join a Team That Treats Pets Like Family Verona & 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 Do As 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 procedures
- Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
- Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
- Collecting patient histories and documenting observations accurately
- Assisting with laboratory testing, including fecals, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, and fungal cultures
- Taking high-quality radiographs
- Assisting with surgical preparation, instrument care, and maintaining sterile equipment
- Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients
- Educating clients on vaccines, home care instructions, and follow-up recommendations
- Preparing treatment estimates and discussing financial options with clients
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
- Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care
What We're Looking For - High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred
- Animal handling and restraint experience preferred
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
Why You'll Love Working Here - Supportive doctors and experienced veterinary team
- Opportunities to learn and expand your clinical skills
- Positive, collaborative workplace culture
- Modern equipment and quality medicine
- Established hospitals with strong community relationships
- Opportunities for growth within our hospital network
Benefits - Competitive compensation
- Monthly Bonus Opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Annual Scrub Allowance
- Free RACE-Approved Continuing Education
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Pet Insurance Discounts
- Career Growth & Internal Advancement Opportunities
Schedule - Full-Time
- 8-hour day shifts
- Some Saturdays may be required
Physical Requirements This 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! Learn more:
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Day shift