Veterinary Technician

National Veterinary Associates; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in examinations, imaging, anesthesia, and patient care across affiliated hospitals. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care for animals while maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

The ideal candidate holds VT certification, communicates well with staff and clients, and can handle the physical and emotional demands of a busy veterinary clinic, including euthanasia where

Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must handle physical and emotional aspects of vet clinic work, including euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Active listening, critical thinking, problem solving, time management and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian during examinations and restrain animals as needed.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments per vet.
• Perform routine dental cleanings under the veterinarian's direction.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor animals’ responses to anesthetics.
• Obtain radiographs with proper positioning and techniques.
• Care for animals recovering from surgery and monitor progress.
• Perform lab tests on blood, urine, and feces to aid diagnosis.
• Provide emergency first aid and life-saving procedures.
• Collect, label and prepare samples for lab testing.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment and materials.
• Provide the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments.
• Fill prescriptions, measure medications and label containers.
• Prepare animals for surgery (shaving areas, placing IV catheters).
• Maintain clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Certification as a Veterinary Technici

Communication skills

Handling aggressive animals

Physical stamina

Euthanasia handling

Professionalism

Active listening

Critical thinking

Time management

Judgment & decision making

Job description

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Veterinary Technician is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Veterinary Technician and supporting medical staff to ensure productive and quality veterinary care at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

Compensation

• Base hourly rate $16 - $20 pending previous experience
• Eligible for periodic bonu
• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full time employees
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for full time employees

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States