Veterinary Assistant

Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect 

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.


• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.


• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $15.00-$18.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a part-time position averaging 20-25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.


• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately


• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces


• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples


• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian


• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed


• Maintain accurate medical records


• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits


• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is preferred.


• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.


• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital
Located in Bogota, NJ, Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital proudly serves North New Jersey, including Tenafly, Bogota, Hackensack, Teaneck, and surrounding Bergen County communities. Our mission is to provide advanced veterinary medicine and compassionate care, focusing on both pets and their families.

We offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services, foster the human-animal bond, and maintain a team committed to excellence, professionalism, and continuous growth. Every team member is valued as a leader, ensuring your experience is smooth, comforting, and personalized.

As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we meet or exceed over 900 rigorous standards in patient care, diagnostics, surgery, and safety—a distinction held by fewer than 15% of practices in the U.S. and Canada. At Overpeck Creek, you can trust that your pet is receiving the highest standard of veterinary care in a welcoming, compassionate environment.