Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part Time) - Clifton, NJ
- Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care
- Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support
- Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
- Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration
- Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
- Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.
- Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!)
- Grow into more advanced responsibilities, such as anesthesia support, ultrasound, and catheterization through guided training pathways
- As permitted by state law
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus
- 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!)
- Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
- Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
- Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
- Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments
- Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
- Competitive compensation
- A BIG focus on learning and growth from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (No really!). Part-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend. Part-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $400/year travel stipend
- Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
- Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
- And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry
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