Veterinary Assistant

Location

Swedesboro, NJ

Full Time (rotating weekends required)

Saint Francis Veterinary Center of South Jersey, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing overnight team.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• 1-2 years of veterinary clinical experience required
• Experience in an emergency or surgical setting preferred
• Must have overnight availability
• Experience with anesthesia preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with preparation for surgeries and procedures, including anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Be willing to guide, mentor and support fellow team members.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with no waiting period to enroll and employer match after one year
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• FREE CE Courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Hourly pay rate starting at $17‑$19/hour. Overnight shift differential offered. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers and an industry‑leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of light
• Exploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success