Vet Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Join a team that treats pets like family. Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals have proudly served the local community by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Our team is dedicated to supporting one another while delivering exceptional care to every patient and client who walks through our doors.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care, enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, and thrives as part of a supportive team. Whether you're building your veterinary career or bringing previous experience, we'd love to meet you.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while helping ensure our patients receive outstanding care every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely restraining patients during examinations and procedures
• Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
• Assisting with patient admissions and discharges
• Collecting patient histories and documenting observations accurately
• Assisting with laboratory testing, including fecals, urinalysis, ear cytology, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, and fungal cultures
• Taking high-quality radiographs
• Assisting with surgical preparation, instrument care, and maintaining sterile equipment
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients
• Educating clients on vaccines, home care instructions, and follow-up recommendations
• Preparing treatment estimates and discussing financial options with clients
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
• Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred
• Animal handling and restraint experience preferred
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented

Why you'll love working here:

• Supportive doctors and experienced veterinary team
• Opportunities to learn and expand your clinical skills
• Positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Modern equipment and quality medicine
• Established hospitals with strong community relationships
• Opportunities for growth within our hospital network

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) & flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Annual scrub allowance
• Free RACE-approved continuing education
• Employee pet care discounts
• Pet insurance discounts
• Career growth & internal advancement opportunities

Schedule:

• Full-time
• 8-hour day shifts
• Some Saturdays may be required

Physical requirements:

This position requires standing, walking, lifting, restraining animals of varying sizes, and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases, laboratory samples, animal odors, and occasional bites or scratches.

If you're looking for a hospital where teamwork, compassion, and quality medicine come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals team!