Job Description

Overview Middletown Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full-Time Veterinary technician/Assistant to join our team! Location: 1330 Route 35, Middletown, NJ 07748 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Closed Shift Details: The is a shift that works 5 days on week 1, and 4 days on week 2. 1-2 evenings and rotating Saturdays are required. The week you work a Saturday, you will get a day off during the week. Compensation: $18 -$24/hour Skills: Must be proficient with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring, dental cleaning, restraint and medical terminology. Middletown Animal Hospital is a modern well-equipped progressive 6 DVM hospital. Our 20 person team is looking for an energetic team player who will be working closely with the doctors and other veterinary assistants. Our 6 doctor, AAHA accredited Animal Hospital is a busy and fast paced hospital that sees dog, cats and two of our doctors see exotics and pocket pets. We have a wonderful clientele and an even better, inclusive team! Some of our services include orthopedic surgeries, laser therapy, ultrasound and more. We like to incorporate fear free techniques when we can safely do so. We have our Veterinary Assistants as hands on as we can. We utilize them by having them drawing blood, placing IV catheters, monitoring anesthesia, conducting dental cleanings and more. Our leadership team continuously strives to foster an environment that is emotionally intelligent, positive, fun and inclusive. We all love to do a great job but have fun while doing it. We want a personable and positive person that will help support their co-workers. Personality is most important as we can always teach a skill. Come join our team! Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service. Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) *The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager. Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded. Medical, Vision and Dental plans available FSA and HSA options available Maternity Leave 401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you 24 hour access Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page

ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available Life Insurance AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accidental Insurance Pet Benefits Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75 Internal Employee Rewards Program Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards. Responsibilities How you'll make an impact: Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery. The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments. The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests. The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.) The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs. The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care. The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals. Qualifications Physical demands and work environment The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills. The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. The Veterinary Assistant is 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 Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position. The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members. Mission Veterinary Partners

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Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Christmas work, New year, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,

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