Vet Assistant
About this role
Veterinary Assistant
Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals
đź“Ť Verona & Montclair, NJ
đź’˛ $15.00–$20.00/hour (Based on Experience)
đź•’ 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
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
Top Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- 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 and internal advancement opportunities
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