Veterinary Assistant

The role

Veterinary Assistants provide support to doctors and technicians in a busy Emergency department. You will restrain patients, obtain samples, and monitor vital signs.

What you will do

• Provide support to doctors and technicians
• Restrain patients for exams and procedures
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Monitor and document patient's vital signs
• Assist with obtaining radiographs
• Properly use and maintain hospital equipment

Required qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience
• Willingness to work varied hours and schedules
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your level of experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, some plans paid 100%
• Parental 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 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 specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. Garden State Veterinary Specialists is a multispecialty practice with boarded veterinary specialists.