Address
Form of work
SalaryJob Description
Posted 1/8/24
Job title: Veterinary Assistant, Oradell Animal Hospital of Fort Lee
Full time (40 hr week); hourly rate
Position summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive person to join our team! Oradell Animal Hospital of Fort Lee is an AAHA accredited, multi-doctor general practice facility. We perform wellness care, elective surgeries, digital radiographs, and other medical treatments. Our office is a satellite of the Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus NJ.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Answering phone calls; scheduling appointments
- Greeting clients; assisting doctors in exam rooms
- Compassionate restraint using Fear Free techniques
- Prepare medications; follow all protocols for controlled drug handling
- Perform radiographs
- Perform in-house lab tests; prepare lab samples
- Cashiering; prepare nightly deposits
- Scanning of records/medical documents
- Client education
- Process deliveries; manage stock
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Assist with Euthanasia
- Process insurance claim forms
Additional information:
- Applicant must be flexible; position will include Saturdays and rotating schedule.
- Applicant must be able to perform the physical aspect of position, including lifting 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time.
- Prior experience with customer service and animal handling are strongly recommended.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
