• Technician Assistant

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Madison, NJ)


    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 will 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