Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant - Overnight Full-Time (rotating weekends required) Swedesboro, NJ Saint Francis Veterinary Center of South Jersey, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing overnight team. At Saint Francis Veterinary Center of South Jersey, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. About You As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. Experience & Skills Requirements 1-2 years of veterinary clinical experience required Experience in an emergency or surgical setting preferred Must have overnight availability Experience with anesthesia preferred Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills Role Responsibilities Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Assist with preparation for surgeries and procedures, including anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments. Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. Be willing to guide, mentor and support fellow team members. Benefits – our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with no waiting period to enroll and employer match after one year Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health Paid Parental Leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care Personalized care for every family-forming journey FREE CE Courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan management tools and assistance Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $17-$19/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Overnight shift differential offered! About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry‑leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry‑first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence. Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care. Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people‑centered culture, and forward‑thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way. We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values. Service - delivering exceptional service Empathy - leading with care Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes Joy - be a source of light Exploration - learn to fuel growth Team - connect for success Read more about us here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education