Veterinary Assistant Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals 📍 Verona & Montclair, NJ 💲 $15.00–$20.00/hour (Based on Experience) 🕒 Full-Time 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. What You'll Do 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! Learn more: www.vahmah.com