Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

PTO

Pet discounts

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

Six paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Vetcor’s Oak Tree Animal Clinic in Edison, NJ seeks a veterinary technician with 3–5 years of experience to join a skilled, compassionate team. You will perform vaccinations, venipuncture, IV catheterization, and lab work, applying Fear Free practices to ensure top-notch patient care.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition support, and ongoing professional development. Enjoy a supportive workplace near NYC and Philadelphia with strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Proficiency in vaccinations, preventive care, venipuncture, IV catheterization.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and microscope work.
• Interest in Fear Free techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to restrain and carry up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform vaccinations and preventive care.
• Carry out venipuncture and IV catheterization.
• Operate lab machines and microscope work.
• Apply Fear Free practices and support team.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Think critically and solve problems daily.
• Restrain patients safely, up to 45 pounds.

Skills

Vaccinations

Venipuncture

IV catheterization

Lab equipment

Microscope work

Fear Free

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient restraint

Job description

Who We Are

Position Details

Who We Are

Oak Tree Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00/hour

Schedule: Five-day workweeks, including Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Ready to join a highly skilled team delivering top-notch medical and surgical care with Fear Free techniques? Oak Tree Animal Clinic, an AAHA-accredited facility collaborating with Raritan Animal Hospital, is seeking an exceptional veterinary technician with 3-5 years of experience to join our passionate and supportive team. Our culture encourages education, work-life balance, open communication, and a commitment to outstanding patient care.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Work at an AAHA-accredited hospital focused on Fear Free techniques and high-quality patient care
• Collaborative environment promoting education and skill progression for all staff
• Healthy work-life balance and a safe, open workplace culture
• Access to a community with rich cultural diversity, close to NYC and Philadelphia
• Comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Perform vaccinations and preventive care proficiently
• Carry out venipuncture and IV catheterization confidently
• Operate lab machines and perform microscope work
• Apply Fear Free practices and support team members with respect and consideration
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills daily
• Handle and restrain patients safely, including carrying up to 45 lbs.

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• 3-5 years of veterinary technician experience
• Proficiency in vaccinations, preventative care, venipuncture, IV catheterization
• Familiarity with lab equipment and microscope work
• Interest in and willingness to practice Fear Free techniques
• Respectful and team-oriented mindset
• Clear communication skills and strong critical thinking
• Physical ability to safely restrain and carry patients up to 45 pounds

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services, products, and food

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

If you’re a skilled, compassionate veterinary technician excited to grow your career in a progressive, supportive hospital, we want to meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Oak Tree Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.