What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician Assistant position at Pet Services of New Jersey, P.C.?
Are you a compassionate, experienced veterinary professional looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, forward-thinking environment? We're excited to announce that we're moving to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility at the end of May — just down the road from our current location! Join us during this exciting time of growth and help shape the future of our practice. About the Role We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference. This role is ideal for someone with prior hands-on veterinary experience who thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment. What You’ll Be Doing Delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients Assisting with client communication and education Administering medications and managing the pharmacy Collecting and processing lab samples Performing diagnostic imaging Supporting general patient care and treatment room tasks Contributing to a friendly and collaborative work culture Qualifications Veterinary experience REQUIRED (minimum 1 year) Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Positive, proactive attitude and a passion for animals Perks & Benefits Competitive pay ($18–$24/hr, based on experience) Full medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with employer matching Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Life, long- and short-term disability insurance (employer-paid) Tuition support for Veterinary Technology degrees Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Continuing education and professional development support Free wellness resources (including Headspace) Generous staff pet discounts Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and shelter partnerships Schedule Options Full-time or part-time roles available Flexible shifts: 8, 10, or 12 hours Morning, day, and evening shifts ROTATING WEEKENDS ARE REQUIRED. About Us We’re proud to serve our community 6 days a week with personalized, compassionate veterinary care. As part of a large network, you’ll have access to top-tier resources while still enjoying the feel of a close-knit team. With our exciting move to a new modern facility this May, there’s never been a better time to join us! Competitive pay ($18–$24/hr, based on experience) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience: Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required) Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Madison, NJ 07940 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Madison, NJ 07940: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Salary : $18 - $24