Veterinary Assistant - Route 516 Animal Hospital
Encore Vet Group
Old Bridge, New Jersey
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Animal Care, Career Development, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Life Insurance, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medicine, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Resolve Customer Issues, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Old Bridge, New Jersey
POSTED
30+ days ago
Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.
At Route 516 Animal Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.
Why you'll love us:
- Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.
- Full-Service Veterinary Expertise - Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.
- Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.
You'll be a great fit if:
You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed
What you'll do:
Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
Administering medications as directed
Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care
What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
*The pay range for this position is $17 – $25 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials. Final pay will be determined during the hiring process.
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!
Check us out: www.rt516vet.com
Route 516 Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
Pay Range: USD $17.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
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