Veterinary Assistant

NorthStar VETS is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join its team!

By the numbers:

• Independently owned and operated for 22 years
  
• 3 hospitals in the Garden State
  
• 18 specialties for exceptional collaboration
  
• 250 team members – 98 of which have 5 years or more tenure
  
• 33,000 square foot, award-winning main hospital
  

By the experience:

• Large but not intimidating – great learning environment
  
• Truly service oriented – just read our extraordinary reviews
  
• Sustainability conscious – building design supports people and the planet
  
• Diversity – of caseload, team members, referral community, and clients
  
• Progressive – advancing care through clinical trials
  
• Supportive – structured onboarding, mentorship and training
  
• Life integration - higher-than-average technician-to veterinarian ratio
  
• Choice - easy access to beaches, cities, country villages, or suburban conveniences
  
• Prosperity - financial resources and programs to manage debt and even buy a home with no down payment
  
• Empowerment - opportunities to make a difference in people and their pet’s lives through service
  
• Seasons – winter, spring, summer, and fall
  
• Fun - with over 250 coworkers, you’re sure to make many new friends
  

By the recognition:

• VECCS Level 1
  
• VetCOT Trauma Center II
  
• Cat Friendly Practice Gold Level
  
• Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Award
  
• AAHA Referral Practice of the Year Award
  

Requirements

Primarily responsible for helping all members of the patient care staff. Assistants working in all areas of the hospital to provide the best possible care for patients. This position is responsible for assisting in the stocking and cleaning of the hospital. Assistants play an essential role in communication and organization between all team members. These Assistants are responsible for the maintaining excellence in patient care under the supervision of a Veterinary Technician or a higher-level Veterinary Assistant. Responsibilities increase as one learns enough to advance

• Basic knowledge of anatomy for Small Animals, Avian, and Exotics
  
• Feeding, walking, bathing of hospital patients
  
• Patient Record Keeping (Treatment Sheet and Computer Record)
  
• Restraint of patients Using Low-Stress Techniques
  
• Assist doctors in appointments
  
• Assist technicians with patient treatments and care
  
• Client Communication
  
• Assist with radiographs using appropriate PPE
  
• Medicate patients as prescribed via oral or topical routes
  
• Proficient in operating all Laboratory Equipment
  
• Perform basic animal husbandry including set up and breakdown of cages
  
• Assist in keeping the hospital clean and stocked
  
• Report inventory needs to appropriate team member
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation and disinfection techniques
  
• ie. patient kennels and bedding, exam rooms, hospital facilities, and surgical suites
  
• Able to collect voided urine samples from patients.
  
• Ability to disconnect/stop and reconnect/start IV pumps
  
• Effectively communicate with all members of the staff
  
• Always practice in a manner that upholds NorthStar VETS Core Values
  
• Complete other projects/duties as assigned by management
  
• Attend hospital/department meetings as required
  
• Participate in the on-call and holiday schedule as required
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
  
• Vision Care
  
• Dental Coverage
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• 401K Savings Plan
  
• Employee Pet Discount
  
• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Hours
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• Access to Membership with the Credit Union of NJ
  
• Uniform Allotment
  
• Partnership with Penn Forster Technician Program
  

All assistants rotate throughout departments. Because we value our team members, NorthStar VETS offers the best benefits package!