Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Toms River, NJ

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join the VCA Ocean County Animal Hospital Group Team! Location: VCA Fischer Animal Hospital - 877 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753 Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18-$22/hr NOTE - This posting is for the Toms River, NJ location of our veterinary group. VCA Ocean County Animal Hospital Group is a 3-location, 13-doctor hospital group seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced Veterinary Assistants, to join our growing practice. We are proudly AAHA accredited, and are constantly working with new medical innovations in order to provide the highest quality care for our patients. We provide full digital x-ray, comprehensive ultrasound, in-house lab, access to boarded specialists, cautery, laparoscopic services, therapeutic cold laser, and exotics medical and surgical treatment to a large client base. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely upon our teaching culture and incredibly supportive management team. Our hospital’s unique culture values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we are determined to help every team member reach their goals. At VCA Ocean County Animal Hospital Group, we are looking to add full time team members to our hospital! Experienced Assistants can be found in exam rooms and the treatment area, assisting with and performing procedures to ensure everyday quality of life for our patients, and occasionally will work with the surgical department. Why Join the VCA Ocean County Veterinary Group? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development, including scholarships and guidance if you choose to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant/technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Requirements

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Competitive wage
Generous pet care discounts
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance and scholarships
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)