Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Blairstown (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $3000

Pet discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus opportunities

Continued education support

Job summary

VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital in Blairstown, NJ is seeking a talented Veterinary Technician to join our progressive, well-established small animal practice full time. The role involves surgical and dental procedures, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dentistry, and comprehensive patient care within a modern, AAHA-certified hospital.

We offer a $3000 signing bonus, ongoing education support, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Surgical and dental experience is required.
• Full-time position in a five-doctor practice.
• AAHA certified, paperless with in-house equipment.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Radiology.
• Laboratory work.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Pharmacy.
• Patient recovery.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Radiology

Venipuncture

Patient assessment

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

In-house lab

Job description

Join the VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital Team - $3000 Signing Bonus Opportunity!

Location: 29 Cedar Lake Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $23-$27/hr

Schedule needed: Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays

We are seeking a talented Veterinary Technician to join our progressive, well-established five-doctor small animal practice full time. Our hospital is located in Blairstown, NJ, a semi-rural town in beautiful Northwest New Jersey providing easy access via Interstate 80 to New York City (one hour) to the east and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania (1/2 hour) to the west.

We are an AAHA certified, full service, computerized practice (paperless) with in-house blood machines, ultrasound, digital x-ray, monitoring equipment, high speed dental unit, dental x-ray, laser therapy and more, and we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Surgical and dental experience is required

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• $3000 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Blairstown team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.