Compassionate Vet Technician - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Socket.dev; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

Paid Time Off

Floating holidays

Continuing education

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Discounted pet care

Parental leave

Job summary

Whippany Veterinary Hospital in Whippany, NJ seeks a motivated Full-Time Veterinary Technician to support doctors and clients throughout the day, with hands-on patient care in exams, surgeries, and dental procedures.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, client education, and ongoing skill development in a supportive hospital environment, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within VIP.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a veterinary technician or assistant is required.
• Comfortable working in exam rooms and supporting client-facing appointments.
• Experience with blood draws, IV catheters, vaccines, and client education.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors during wellness and sick appointments.
• Assist with patient restraint, sample collection, and treatments.
• Draw blood, place IV catheters, run in-house lab work, and prepare samples for send-out testing.
• Administer vaccines and medications as directed.
• Discuss vaccine protocols and preventive care with clients.
• Provide compassionate, low-stress patient handling and nursing care.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and dental procedures as trained.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians, assistants, and CSRs to keep appointments running smoothly.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Whippany Veterinary Hospital in Whippany, NJ seeks a motivated Full-Time Veterinary Technician to support doctors and clients throughout the day, with hands-on patient care in exams, surgeries, and dental procedures.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, client education, and ongoing skill development in a supportive hospital environment, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within VIP.