Veterinary Assistant - Eatontown, NJ

veritasvetpartners

246 Industrial Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724 · 246 Industrial Way · NJ 07724

Posted Jul 31, 2026

Full-time
Technician/Assistant

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Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, NJ is excited to announce we are looking for a veterinary assistant to join our very busy Emergency department as we have an immediate opening on our daytime and swing schedule! If you have veterinary experience and would like to be considered for an opportunity to work in a busy specialty and emergency hospital and learn how to become a technician, we want to hear from you!

About GSVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded veterinary specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. We have also been treating felines with hyperthyroid disease with radioactive iodine since 2001! We are also proud to have two technicians here at GSVS with their VTS’s in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

Why GSVS: We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Veterinary Assistants at GSVS work alongside licensed veterinary technicians, emergency doctors, and veterinary specialists and have access to the most advanced diagnostic tools to provide the best possible care. On any given day, you can expect to do the following as a veterinary assistant:

Provide support to doctors and technicians
Restrain patients for exams and procedures
Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing
Monitor and document patient’s vital signs
Assist with obtaining radiographs
Properly use and maintain hospital equipment

Once these skills are mastered and trust with the team is built, with continued oversight and training, you can expect to begin learning how to:

Perform medical math calculations
Provide high level nursing care to all patients
Administer medications
Place IVCs and obtain blood samples from various access points

About you:

Willingness to work varied hours and schedules.
At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required
Ability to take direction
Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Salary:

$17/hr to $24/hr depending on skills, experience, and credentials

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on your level of experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance, some plans paid 100%
Parental leave
Retirement Plan – 401K with employer match
Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Time off
Mental health support with Talkspace
Uniforms provided
Full Time credentialed technicians eligible for Sign On Bonus
Pet discounts for medical care

Garden State Veterinary Specialists is located at 246 Industrial Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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