Location: 300 Main Street, Suite 53, Madison, NJ 07940

Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Madison Animal Hospital! We’re currently seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team!

About Us: In our AAHA-accredited hospital, we've cared for pets to live long, healthy, and happy lives for over 40 years. We strive to provide the best medical care for pets and the best experience for their owners. Our full-service hospital offers a wide range of services, including diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, grooming, and retail supplies.

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you! 

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Madison Animal Hospital team! 

Internal CE and development opportunities 

Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more 

Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options 

Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) 

Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program 

Access to Headspace app 

Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance 

Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay 

Paid parental leave 

Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services 

Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 

401(k) retirement plan with company match 

Referral bonus opportunities 

Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication 

Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships 

Compensation:  $18 - 21/ hr and the pay is determined by skill set, and years of experience in the field.  

Schedule: Full- time opportunity, with weekend rotations.

Qualifications: 

6+ months of previous experience as a veterinary assistant.

Able to work rotating weekends.

A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): 

Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures 

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) 

Restrain animals safely and compassionately 

Prepare and clean exam rooms 

Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics 

Maintain accurate medical records and support charting 

Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits 

Support surgery prep and recovery as needed 

Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment 

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time. 

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