Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

National Veterinary Associates; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a busy animal hospital in New Jersey as a Veterinary Technician. In this role, you'll provide essential medical care, support surgeries, and work in a nurturing environment that emphasizes professional growth. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)

401K retirement package with company match

Generous pet care discounts

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Completion of an AVMA-accredited technician program with certification.
• Detail-oriented and a self-starter.
• Must have working knowledge of catheter placement and venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical care including diagnostic testing and nursing care.
• Assist in surgeries, anesthesia administration, and dentistry.
• Perform routine office appointments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Working knowledge of routine diagnostic testing

Anesthesia administration and monitoring

Nursing care

Education

Graduation from an AVMA-accredited technician program

Job description

We are a busy small animal hospital that is looking for the right person to join our team. We are looking for someone who is energetic, compassionate and has great attention to detail. You will learn and advance your career in our fun, fast-paced hospital located in Northern New Jersey. We utilize our Technicians to their fullest potential and give them every opportunity to use the skills they learned in school. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Hours do include some evenings (to 6pm) and alternating Saturdays. At Montville Veterinary Group we know that maintaining a good work/life balance is key in supporting the long term health of your career. We offer flexible scheduling, paid holidays off, no on-call, and reasonable office hours.

We are seeking a part-time or full-time experienced Veterinary Technician who has graduated from an AVMA-accredited technician program. Our technicians use their training to deliver excellent comprehensive medical care including: routine diagnostic testing, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, nursing care and assisting in routine office appointments. Our technicians also assist our team of doctors with digital radiology, anesthesia administration/monitoring, surgery, and dentistry with digital x-ray.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Completion of an AVMA-accredited technician program with certification

Detail-oriented and a self-starter

Must demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task

Working knowledge of routine diagnostic testing and radiology, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dentistry, nursing care, catheter placement, and venipuncture

If this sounds like the position for you, we would love to hear from you!

Full-time employees receive an excellent benefit package including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), 401K retirement package with company match, generous pet care discounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

The base hourly range for this position is $22.00-$30.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.