Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Position

VCA Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time veterinary assistant to join our AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. We have a unique, collaborative and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be.

Our ideal candidate will have an energetic, outgoing and friendly personality, and will understand the importance of client education and communication.

If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary assistant and practice high quality veterinary medicine, come see why we are different. We love what we do and you will too! With us, it's not just a job it's a way of life!

Why Join the VCA Ridgewood Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer :

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to :

The pay range for this position is $17-$22 / hr

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

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