Emergency Vet Technician – Fast-Paced Care & Growth

Animergevets; Raritan, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. You will support hospital operations by providing dedicated nursing care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering medications, assisting with surgeries, maintaining medical records, and communicating with pet owners under the veterinarian's direction. You will work swing shifts with some overnights.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be proficient in safe and gentle animal restraint.
• Able to perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, induce, intubate and monitor anesthesia until full recovery.
• Must be able to accurately calculate drug doses, including CRIs and dilutions.
• A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are required.
• Credentialed technician preferred.
• Experience in emergency/critical care including CPR and stabilization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations, care plans, records review, labs and imaging.
• Care for patients by checking vitals, collecting samples, administering meds and bandaging wounds.
• Assist examinations and surgeries by preparing supplies and restraining patients as directed.
• Apply anatomy, physiology and drug knowledge to nursing care and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications; maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; ensure clean, sterile environments.

Skills

Safe animal restraint

Venipuncture & IV catheters

Anesthesia induction & monitoring

Drug dosing calculations

Communication skills

Job description

AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey, is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. You will support hospital operations by providing dedicated nursing care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering medications, assisting with surgeries, maintaining medical records, and communicating with pet owners under the veterinarian's direction. You will work swing shifts with some overnights.