Veterinary Assistant jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

Veterinary Assistant

Our fast-paced veterinary clinic is looking for a full-time veterinary assistant to join our team. We are looking for a bright, energetic, individual who works hard, pays close attention to detail and must possess a LOVE OF PETS!

Candidates must be able to lift 40 lbs., be on your feet 4-5 hours at a time.. Applicants must be comfortable with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments. The ability to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals is a must. Previous assistant experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executing treatment orders
• Performing blood draws
• Collecting urine samples – void, express, cystocentesis
• Administering medications – PO, IM, SQ, SL, IV
• Keeping cages clean and sanitized

• Walking, feeding, and picking up after the animals
• Various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, taking out garbage etc.)
• Calculating medications mg/kg
• Creating a dosing schedule from the DVM orders
• Communicating with clients via phone and in-person

• Taking Radiographs, CBC, Chem, LYTES, Perform and read urinalysis
• Restraining animals
• Outpatient procedures
• Filling prescribed medications

Requirements:

• 1 plus year veterinary experience or education
• Team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

About us:

Whiting Veterinary Clinic

A common purpose with an uncommon passion—this is Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. We are a purpose-driven team placing talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for all our employees. Afterall, work should be your happy place! We focus on providing the best culture, tools, and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animals.

We don’t want to offer you a job, we want to offer you a career! Supporting our employees' career goals is one of the many ways we're committed to employee happiness. This is why we have partnered with Penn Foster – to offer our employees access to career-focused programs through the Penn Foster Veterinary Academy Program at a Rarebreed discounted rate!

What else do we have to offer?

At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:

In addition to competitive compensation, all full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ask about our bonus plans, including a signing bonus (select positions)

• Competitive 401(k) match
• Generous time off & focus on work/life balance
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Short and long-term disability
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/ or work-related problems

• Mentorship and continuing education allowance
• Pet discount plan
• Uniform allowance

Once you start working for us, you’ll want all your Vet Tech friends to join you! Ask us more about our Employee Referral Award Program on your interview – hint: everyone wins!

Employment will require successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/