Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital discounts for pets

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus opportunities

Digital practice management software

Job summary

VCA Twin Rivers Animal Hospital in East Windsor, NJ is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician. The role involves compassionate patient care, client education, pharmacy duties, lab work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and medical recordkeeping. Collaboration with a supportive team is required.

We offer a range of health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development within a large veterinary network. The position is on-site at our Mercer County location.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician
• Strong client communication and teamwork
• Experience with pharmacy and medication administration
• Laboratory sample handling and processing
• Proficiency in diagnostic imaging
• Surgical prep and assisting experience
• Anesthesia monitoring knowledge
• Dental care skills and tooth-safe procedures
• Accurate medical recordkeeping and documentation

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and client education.
• Assist veterinarians in examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Handle medications and Pharmacy duties accurately.
• Collect and process lab samples and run basic diagnostics.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist during surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures.
• Support dentistry and dental care procedures.
• Maintain precise medical records and client communications.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 650 NJ-33, East Windsor, NJ 08520

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18-$25/hr

About Us

VCA Twin Rivers Animal Hospital has proudly served Mercer County since 1977, earning a reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. As an AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly practice, we are committed to providing advanced medicine in a supportive, low-stress environment for our patients and clients.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a collaborative team setting. If you're a motivated professional looking to grow in a practice that values both excellence and compassion, we'd love to hear from you.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary professional and are committed to your 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

• 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!

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. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

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!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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