Veterinary Instrument Assistant
Veritas Veterinary Partners · Eatontown, NJ · 5 days ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, NJ is seeking a Veterinary Instrument Assistant to join our specialty and emergency hospital team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surgical instruments for scheduled procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves and other sterilization equipment.
- Assemble and wrap surgical packs and maintain accurate instrument inventories.
- Stock and organize surgical supplies, treatment areas, and operating rooms.
- Maintain cleanliness and infection-control standards throughout surgery.
Requirements
- 1+ year of experience in a specialty veterinary hospital preferred.
- Passionate about veterinary medicine and patient care.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to excellence.
Qualifications
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to excellence.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options (some plans paid 100%).
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Paid time off.
- Mental health support through Talkspace.
- Uniforms provided.
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible full-time credentialed technicians.
- Employee pet care discounts.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Available schedule options include:
- Day Shift: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Wednesday through Saturday
- Tuesday through Saturday
Location
246 Industrial Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724