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Vet Assistant
Job in
Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07653, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
A Caring Doctor (New Jersey), P.C.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Veterinary Assistant – Banfield Pet Hospital
Job Summary:
The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.
- Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.
Responsibilities- Helping maintain the flow of patients
- Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
- Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
- Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
- Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care
- Mentoring other members of the hospital team
Pay range: $18.40 – $23.51 per hour (rate determined by experience, skill level and education; may vary by location or applicable minimum wage laws).
Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous retirement plans (401(k) and Roth) with a company match
- Best‑in‑class student debt relief program for full‑time DVMs
- Paid time off and holidays
- Top‑tier mental health and wellbeing resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions
- Associate life insurance (company‑paid) with optional supplemental coverage
- Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid parental leave for birth and adoption
- Continuing education allowance for eligible positions
- Back‑up child and elder care & family support resources
- Fertility and family building support
- Digital exercise therapy program
- Voluntary protection benefits
- Legal plan coverage for a range of legal needs
- Identity protection services
- Commuter benefits
- Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets
- Exclusive discounts on products and services
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