Emergency Vet Tech — Fast-Paced Critical Care

PetVet Care Centers; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our hospital team. You will provide high-quality patient care, assist with examinations, diagnostics, anesthesia, and triage, and support daily hospital operations.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment with the chance to grow professionally. Schedule includes swing shifts with some overnights, four 10-hour days per week and alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient in safe and gentle animal restraint.
• Able to perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, induce, intubate and monitor anesthesia until full recovery.
• Must accurately calculate drug doses, including CRIs and dilutions.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations, care plans, records, tests and imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, administering medications, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist with examinations and operations by preparing supplies and handling patients under veterinary direction.
• Provide veterinary knowledge on anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and drug administration.
• Maintain medical records and update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed.

Skills

Restraint proficiency

Venipuncture & IV

Drug dose calculation

Communication skills

Job description

PetVet Care Centers AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our hospital team. You will provide high-quality patient care, assist with examinations, diagnostics, anesthesia, and triage, and support daily hospital operations.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment with the chance to grow professionally. Schedule includes swing shifts with some overnights, four 10-hour days per week and alternating weekends.