Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals, Toms River, NJ, United States
Veterinary Assistant Opportunity!
VCA Ocean County Animal Hospital Group is a 3-location, 13-doctor hospital group seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic veterinary assistant to join our medical team full time. This individual will potentially support our Fischer and Ocean County locations.
Our hospitals are proudly AAHA accredited and are constantly working with new medical innovations in order to provide the highest quality care for our patients. We provide full digital x‑ray, comprehensive ultrasound, in‑house lab, access to boarded specialists, cautery, laparoscopic services, therapeutic cold laser, and exotics medical and surgical treatment to a large client base. Collaboration is a constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely upon our teaching culture and incredibly supportive leadership. Our hospital’s unique culture values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we are seeking a like‑minded professional to oversee and nurture our technical team.
Why join the team?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary professionals and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Benefits
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Vet Tech license reimbursement
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet‑care discounts
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leavePaid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
The salary range for this position is $18–$22 per hour based on experience and credentials.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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VCA Ocean County Animal Hospital Group is a 3-location, 13-doctor hospital group seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic veterinary assistant to join our medical team full time. This individual will potentially support our Fischer and Ocean County locations.
Our hospitals are proudly AAHA accredited and are constantly working with new medical innovations in order to provide the highest quality care for our patients. We provide full digital x‑ray, comprehensive ultrasound, in‑house lab, access to boarded specialists, cautery, laparoscopic services, therapeutic cold laser, and exotics medical and surgical treatment to a large client base. Collaboration is a constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely upon our teaching culture and incredibly supportive leadership. Our hospital’s unique culture values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we are seeking a like‑minded professional to oversee and nurture our technical team.
Why join the team?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary professionals and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Benefits
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
CE allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Vet Tech license reimbursement
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet‑care discounts
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leavePaid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low‑stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
The salary range for this position is $18–$22 per hour based on experience and credentials.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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