Veterinary Ward Aide

Ward Aide

Pay: $18–$20/hr * Full-Time
Shifts (various options):

• Sun–Wed overnight 9pm–7am
• Sun, Mon, Fri 7am–7pm (36 hours)
• Sun–Wed 2pm–12am
• Wed–Sat 2pm–12am

Department: Patient Care / Wards
Status: Hourly

About Oradell Animal Hospital

Oradell Animal Hospital is one of the nation's leading veterinary hospitals, delivering exceptional patient care, advanced medicine, and a supportive, inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing a collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to care for animals and the people who love them. Our Ward Aides contribute meaningfully to patient comfort, safety, and overall hospital flow.

Position Overview

The Ward Aide supports the daily care and comfort of hospitalized patients across a variety of departments. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment, ensuring that patients receive consistent attention and that clinical teams receive support. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable handling animals of all sizes, including exotics.

This is an excellent entry point for individuals interested in veterinary medicine who want hands-on experience in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care Support

• Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status
• Monitor patients and recognize changes in condition; notify a doctor or technician when needed
• Assist with basic restraint techniques for patient handling
• Feed patients according to specific diets and instructions, using feeding stickers and documentation
• Perform water and litter checks, provide bedding (towels, blankets, decubital pads)
• Walk dogs and provide care for exotic species
• Assist with patient visits or discharges, depending on training and experience
• Handle special-needs patients, including seizure patients or those with mobility limitations
• Collect urine and fecal samples and record findings in medical records

Infection Control & Safety

• Follow isolation and disinfection protocols for contagious patients
• Handle unvaccinated patients safely
• Assist with expired patient care and proper handling procedures

Hospital Maintenance & Organization

• Complete daily ward task lists
• Clean cages, grates, kennels, and surrounding areas
• Perform general maintenance such as sweeping, mopping, stocking, and laundry
• Use cage cards, ID collars, and treatment sheets accurately
• Receive new admissions into the ward

Equipment & Tools

• Understand aseptic technique for connecting/disconnecting IV lines and flushing IVs
• Properly use incubators for exotic patients
• Use bathing equipment and cage dryers
• Utilize phone paging systems

Training & Expectations

• Training: Minimum 4 weeks with experience; 1 month minimum without prior experience
• Attend at least 6 in-hospital CE sessions per year
• Attend required safety training
• Maintain working knowledge of medical records and treatment sheets

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and reliable
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to multitask in a busy hospital environment
• Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and small exotic pets
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Drug test and background check are required.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work weekends?

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Paramus, NJ 07652 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20