Job Description

Veterinary Assistant Position

Edgebrook Animal Hospital, located in East Brunswick, NJ is looking for a fulltime Veterinary Assistant who enjoys being part of a supportive and dedicated team that focuses on quality patient care and excellent client service.

We are a dedicated team that delivers exceptional quality medicine for our patients with excellent customer service for their pet parents.

There is always opportunity to grow and we can put you on the path to grow in your career. We're here to support your goals and interests.

We are focused on finding a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of professionals and will consider a part time as well! You will have the advantage of working with a collaborative team while maintaining a work and quality of life balance.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will help set the tone for the client's appointment as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities.

The Veterinary Assistant is essential to how our appointments flow and our hospital operates, qualities we are looking for:

• Previous experience
• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
• Excellent multi-tasking and follow through
• Enjoys working with people and animals and it shows
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Remains positive, professional and respectful
• Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions.
• Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control).
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all timesboth inside and outside.

At Edgebrook Animal Hospital, we strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a generous compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Bereavement leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance
• WOOF University offering abundant CE for team members
• Client Service Development Program
• Regional CE offered

Additional Benefits

• Up to 75% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• Recognition program
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Optional family benefits
• VIP Discounts through many merchants

The pay range for this position is $18-$24/hr

Apply today!

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