Veterinary Care Support - Overnight

Veterinary Care Support - Overnight

Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, NJ is adding an entry-level support position to help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and nightly workflow of the hospital while also assisting with basic patient care duties. This role is ideal for someone dependable, detail-oriented, physically active, and comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment.

About GSVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded veterinary specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. We have also been treating felines with hyperthyroid disease with radioactive iodine since 2001! We are also proud to have two technicians here at GSVS with their VTS's in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

Why GSVS: We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hospital Cleaning & Maintenance
• Nightly cleaning of the entire hospital workspace
• Sweeping and mopping floors throughout the working area
• Taking out trash
• Cleaning and disinfecting countertops, work tables, treatment areas, and workspaces
• Assisting with maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary environment at all times
• Ensuring laundry is consistently washed, dried, folded, and restocked
• Monitoring and replenishing hospital supplies and inventory as needed
• Keeping treatment and work areas stocked and organized

About you:

• Must be comfortable working around sick, injured, and recovering animals
• Must be emotionally capable of assisting with deceased patients and cremation preparation when necessary
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable and punctual
• Strong work ethic
• Comfortable with physical labor and being on your feet throughout the night
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work respectfully with doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients
• Animal handling experience is a plus, but not required

Salary: $18/hr

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