Emergency Vet Tech — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

MassVet; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member discounts

Calm app access

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced hospital team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and outstanding client service in an emergency setting.

You will perform examinations, diagnostic procedures, assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and maintain records while ensuring safety and compassion for every patient. Swing shifts include 4 days with 10-hour shifts and some overnights.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proficient in safe and gentle animal restraint.
• Able to perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, induce, intubate and monitor anesthesia.
• Must be able to accurately calculate drug doses, including CRIs and dilutions.
• A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Skills

Emergency care

Venipuncture

IV catheter

Anesthesia monitoring

Drug dosages

Communication

Restraint safety

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced hospital team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and outstanding client service in an emergency setting.

You will perform examinations, diagnostic procedures, assist with surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and maintain records while ensuring safety and compassion for every patient. Swing shifts include 4 days with 10-hour shifts and some overnights.