National Veterinary Associates

Provides veterinary network, partnerships, and resources

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMontville, NJ, USA$18 - $22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to multitask and work independently.
Must enjoy working with animals and be able to handle them when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
One or more years of experience is preferred, but the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 40 pounds independently, and walking or standing for extended periods and frequently working in bent or squatting positions.
Must have experience with a teamwork approach and work well with all levels of hospital team members.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care and treatment.
Monitor hospitalized pets and help care for animals after surgery.
Maintain inventory and stock supplies.
Restrain animals during physical examinations, blood draws, and nail trims.
Assist with routine diagnostic tests, including taking radiographs and running bloodwork.
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, examination rooms, and treatment areas.
Administer medications under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician.
Feed and bathe animals.
Answer phones and provide customer service.
Help clients with their pets.

General information

City: Montville

State: New Jersey

Hospital Name: Montville Veterinary Group

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

Montville Veterinary Group is a busy and growing companion animal practice. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing excellent patient care in a great team environment. We work hard to provide high-quality veterinary care while maintaining a relaxed work environment.

Job Description Overview:

. Assist with patient care and treatment

. Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery

. Maintain inventory and stocking

. Restrain animals during physical exam, blood draws, and nail trims

· Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, etc.)

· Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment

· Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital

· Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision

· Feeding/bathing animals

· Answering phones

· Customer service

· Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

· Must be 18yrs old or older

· Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.

· Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.

· Prefer 1+ years of experience, but willing to train the right individual.

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.

. Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.

. Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

Compensation:

Base hourly rate of $18-$22 based on experience

Benefits:

Full-time employees receive an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K retirement package, family pet care discounts and paid vacation/holidays

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

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About the Company

National Veterinary Associates

Provides veterinary network, partnerships, and resources

NVA (National Veterinary Associates) builds a network of animal hospitals and pet resorts by partnering with veterinary practices. It provides these partners with support, resources, and access to a shared knowledge base to improve day-to-day operations, veterinary care, and animal welfare. The way it works is through partnerships: practices join the network and use the collective tools, training, and services to run their clinics more efficiently while keeping their own culture. This makes NVA different from competitors by leveraging a large, connected community that emphasizes collaboration, shared expertise, and sustainable growth across many clinics and facilities, rather than competing in isolation. The company’s goal is to raise the standard of care in veterinary medicine and pet care by enabling more practices to grow, share knowledge, and deliver better outcomes for animals and their owners.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $128M
Headquarters: Agoura Hills, CA
Founded: 1996

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