Veterinary Assistant
Woodbridge, NJ
Full Time
Mid Level
Garden State Veterinary Services is excited to announce that we are hiring veterinary assistants to join our dedicated Emergency staff in providing high quality medical care to the animals of our community! While experience is a plus, GSVS offers opportunities to train alongside experienced technicians. Current students are welcome to apply!
About GSVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment.
Why GSVServices: 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, is 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.
Veterinary Assistants at GSVSservices work along technicians and specialists and have access to the most advanced diagnostic tools to provide the best possible care. On any given day, you can expect to do the following on your shifts:
About you:
Schedule: Day, Swing or Overnight - Sunday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Saturday
Salary: $17/hr t0 $24/hr depending on skills, experience, and credentials
Benefits:
Garden State Veterinary Services is located at 1200 Route 9, Woodbridge NJ 07095.
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About GSVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment.
Why GSVServices: 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, is 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.
Veterinary Assistants at GSVSservices work along technicians and specialists and have access to the most advanced diagnostic tools to provide the best possible care. On any given day, you can expect to do the following on your shifts:
- Help keep the hospital stocked, clean and organized
- Run many different diagnostics in our laboratory
- Assist doctors and staff with safely restraining animals of different sizes and breeds
- Room clients and obtain a medical history
- Walk dogs
- Obtain vitals
- Place IVC and obtain blood samples
- Run laboratory tests
- Provide SQ Fluids and medications to patients with oversight
- Triage patients
- Calculate and administer medications
About you:
- 1 year experience in animal related field
- Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
- Ability to work an alternative schedule given the nature of the Emergency department
- Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
- Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- The ability to deliver exceptional client service
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Schedule: Day, Swing or Overnight - Sunday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Saturday
Salary: $17/hr t0 $24/hr depending on skills, experience, and credentials
- Competitive salary based on your level of experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, some plans paid 100%
- Maternity/Paternity 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
- Pet discounts for medical care
Garden State Veterinary Services is located at 1200 Route 9, Woodbridge NJ 07095.
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Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.
All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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