Join our team at Whippany Veterinary Hospital as a compassionate and experienced Veterinary Assistant. We are seeking a dedicated individual with at least 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital who is confident in animal restraint, monitoring anesthesia, and recovering patients from surgical and dental procedures.
Requirements
- Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with various tasks, including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinic/hospital environment by disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and cleaning kennels and cages.
- Prepare examination rooms for appointments, ensuring they are well-stocked and organized.
- Greet and assist clients, helping them feel welcome and comfortable during their visit
- Provide compassionate care to animals and clients
- Provide support during medical procedures, including setting up equipment, holding animals, and monitoring their well-being.
- Collect, prepare and label laboratory samples (urine, fecal, and blood specimens) accurately, following proper protocols.
- Assist with radiography (X-rays) by positioning animals and operating equipment under the direction of the veterinary team.
- Help educate clients on topics such as medication administration, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and interactions.
- Keeping up with laundry, washing dishes and maintaining hospital treatment, lounge, and ground areas
- Responsible for patient intake, exercising patients, and preparing animals for dismissal including bathing, brushing, administering medications, and obtaining discharge instructions
- Answering phone calls and learning basic reception functions as needed
- Practicing fear free restraint and techniques
- Participate in maintaining a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Tuition assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Discounted healthcare for personal pets
