Veterinary Assistant

The role

The veterinary assistant supports clinical operations by assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care and clinical tasks. Duties include patient restraint, monitoring hospitalized patients, and maintaining facility cleanliness.

What you will do

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient restraint and handling
• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition, behavior, appetite and elimination
• Feed, water and exercise patients according to individual care plans
• Prepare patients for examination or treatment
• Transport patients safely between care areas
• Assist with specimen collection and preparation
• Support preparation and cleanup of treatment and examination areas
• Assist with pharmacy support tasks
• Support client communication tasks
• Maintain accurate patient care records

Required qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a veterinary, animal care or clinical support environment, or completion of a veterinary assistant training program
• Demonstrated ability to safely and humanely handle and restrain animals of various species, sizes and temperaments
• Strong observational skills and the ability to communicate patient changes clearly and promptly
• Reliable, organized and responsive with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Comfort working in a clinical environment with exposure to biological materials, animal waste and clinical noise
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Completion of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program
• Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital
• Enrollment in or completion of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture or other advanced clinical support tasks
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your level of experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Retirement Plan – 401K with employer match
• Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Time off
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniforms provided
• Full Time and credentialed technicians eligible for Sign On Bonus
• Pet discounts for medical care

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners offers career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Garden State Veterinary Services is a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists.