Description

Overview

Sea Girt Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time OR Full-Time

Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Why Join Us

At Sea Girt Animal Hospital, you'll join a compassionate and highly skilled team that's committed to providing exceptional care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. We are a 6-doctor practice offering a wide range of services, including urgent care, ultrasound, laser therapy, oncology, and more.

Our newly launched weekend urgent care service helps address health concerns that can't wait for a regular appointment but aren't life-threatening emergencies — such as vomiting, diarrhea, minor wounds, limping, eye injuries, and sudden behavioral changes. You'll play a critical role in ensuring these patients get timely evaluation and treatment to prevent complications and relieve discomfort.

We're proud to be a Fear Free Certified Practice and will cover your training so you can help us make visits as stress-free as possible for pets. Our hospital features advanced in-house lab equipment, including the cutting-edge Zoetis Imagyst — an AI-powered cytology reader that analyzes ear cytologies, fecals, urine, and fine needle aspirates. Here, you'll be supported by a collaborative team and have access to tools and technology that let you do your best work.

Location

Sea Grit Animal Hospital
2129 NJ-35
Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Compensation
$20.00-$22.00 per hour plus $4.00 urgent care shift differential

Schedule
Monday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm

Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 8 pm (urgent care hours)

Full-time position available between 35-40 hours a week, including Saturday.
Part-time position also to be considered under 30 hours a week, but including Saturdays.

This role will primarily work on our General Practice team, but will have the opportunity to pick up Urgent Care shifts as well.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
• Yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
• Fear Free certification training provided
• Education discount for staff who desire to become a Licensed Technician (some eligibility requirements)

Job Summary
The Part-Time Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of urgent (non-emergency) cases. Responsibilities include preparing exam and treatment areas, safely restraining animals, assisting during procedures, operating basic in-house laboratory equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital. This role also involves supporting patient flow to ensure cases are seen in a timely manner, restocking supplies, and providing clear communication with clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and passionate about providing compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology,
  surgery, dental and nursing skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced
  environment.
  • Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
  • Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections. Also proficient in catheter placement.
  • Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to
  readily explain them to the clients.
  • Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms
  change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
  • Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
  • The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability
  (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  • The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.