Veterinary Assistant

We are currently looking for experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our amazing team! Old Bridge is a privately owned small animal hospital that has been serving the Woodbridge area for over 30 years. We offer wellness exams, routine vaccines, surgery, digital radiology, mobile ultrasound, in house and reference laboratory diagnostics, as well as boarding and grooming.

We are experienced, compassionate professionals, who treat each patient as if they are our own. Our mission at Old Bridge Veterinary Hospital is to provide high quality veterinary care in a relaxed and friendly setting. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. Employment with our hospital is more than just a job, you are joining a fun team of dedicated people bonded by a common purpose and built on trust and respect! If you are looking for a down to earth friendly work environment we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Maintain punctual attendance
• Weigh animals
• Clean cages
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Assist with routine exam-room procedures, such as venipunctures, skin scrapings, fine needle aspirates, corneal stains, and ear treatments
• Stock hospital supplies
• Obtain and record patient histories from clients
• Effectively promote preventive health care
• Provide exceptional veterinary care to companion animal patients, while professionally serving clients and pet owners
• Drawing up vaccines and/or injections that doctors will administer

Physical Requirements & Skills:

• Be able to measure and record each patient’s weight, temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate
• Have the physical strength and ability to stand for an entire shift when needed, and be able to lift pets and objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Assist in lifting patients weighing more than 50 pounds
• Possess excellent communication skills, the ability to problem solves and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Experience with Idexx and CornerStone software is a plus
• Certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person