Veterinary Assistant

Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

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 parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so 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 :

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

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!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com