Veterinary Assistant – Emergent Care

GSVS VETERINARY EMERGENCY SERVICES TOMS RIVER is excited to announce we are hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our brand-new Emergent clinic! 

Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm or Sunday – Wednesday, 8am – 7pm

Shining a spotlight on our amazing veterinary technician: Veritas Role Spotlight: Veterinary Technician Specialist (youtube.com)

Veterinary Assistants work alongside licensed veterinary technicians, and emergency doctors, 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 as a veterinary assistant:

• Provide support to doctors and technicians
• Restrain patients for exams and procedures
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
• Monitor and document patient’s vital signs
• Assist with obtaining radiographs
• Properly use and maintain hospital equipment

Once these skills are mastered and trust with the team is built, with continued oversight and training, you can expect to begin learning how to:

• Perform medical math calculations
• Provide high level nursing care to all patients
• Administer medications
• Place IVCs and obtain blood samples from various access points

About you:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule: 

• Thursday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm or Sunday – Wednesday, 8am – 7pm

GSVS is proud to offer the following benefits:

• 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

GSVS VETERINARY EMERGENCY SERVICES TOMS RIVER is located at 1882 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753.

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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.