Join the VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital Team

We are seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join our progressive, well-established five-doctor small animal practice full time. We also see exotics and work with the animals from the local wolf preserve! Our hospital is located in Blairstown, NJ, a semi-rural town in beautiful Northwest New Jersey providing easy access via Interstate 80 to New York City (one hour) to the east and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania (1/2 hour) to the west.

We are an AAHA certified, full service, computerized practice (paperless) with in-house blood machines, ultrasound, digital x-ray, monitoring equipment, high speed dental unit, dental x-ray, laser therapy and more, and we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!   

Compensation for this position is $16-$20/hr based on experience.

Why Join The VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital Family? 

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.  At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.  We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary communityGrowth & leadership opportunitiesCareer development programsVeterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarshipsVeterinary Technician license reimbursementMedical, dental & vision insuranceGenerous hospital discounts and product discountsEmployer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurancePaid vacation and sick timePaid parental leave401(k)Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageOpportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA CharitiesFull-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. 

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

Compassionate patient careClient education and carePharmacy and medication administrationLab sample collection and processingDiagnostic imagingSurgical preparation and assistingAnesthesia monitoringDentistryMedical recordkeeping

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?  Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

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