Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Columbia (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital in Columbia, NJ seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. Ideal candidate has at least 1 year of veterinary experience and strong client communication.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and employee pet discounts. Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Able to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiar with common diseases and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiar with hospital safety guidelines (DEA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Client communication

Tools

Radiography

Lab work

IV catheter placement

Job description

Salary: $20 - $30 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position with the following schedule: Monday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and rotating Saturday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital hiring full time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital

Animal Mansion Veterinary Hospital is a community-focused veterinary practice located in the historic Hainesburg Mansion in Columbia, NJ. We combine compassionate, personalized care with modern veterinary medicine and advanced diagnostics. Our team is dedicated to treating every pet like family while building lasting relationships with the clients we serve.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.