Veterinary Technician

Cologne Animal Hospital; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Six paid holidays

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Cologne Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team in New Jersey. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays and no night, on-call, or holiday hours, along with competitive pay between $21 and $24 per hour.

We value caring for pets and supporting our veterinarians while fostering professional growth through continuing education, license reimbursement, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or credential required.
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day.
• Availability for rotating Saturday shifts.
• Veterinary technician licensure welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients.
• Support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians to keep the day efficient.
• Share knowledge and experience with teammates.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings to encourage collaboration.
• Bring creative ideas and critical thinking to help the hospital grow.

Skills

Vet tech experience

Credentialed Vet Tech

Education

Veterinary technician credential

Job description

Who we are:

Cologne Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $21 - $24/hour

Schedule: 4-day work weeks with rotating Saturdays; no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours

Experience: Veterinary technician experience or credential required

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; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; 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

Looking for the team you thought didn't exist?

We're building something special at Cologne Animal Hospital, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for an Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician who brings creative ideas, critical thinking, and a drive to be the best.

Sick of working nights and holidays? Do you sometimes forget what your family looks like after a long week of working late? Do you wonder what it must be like not to work eight days a week? It's possible here. At Cologne Animal Hospital, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously, and our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care.

Why You'll Love It Here

• 4-day work weeks. No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, with rotating Saturdays and flexible scheduling.
• Help build something special. As an Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician here, your creative ideas will help shape what we're building.
• Mentorship and growth. Every Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician here gets mentoring and support to advance their career, because the more you know, the better off we all are.
• Genuine appreciation. A workplace where appreciating each other is more than a motivational poster on the wall.
• A team that celebrates. We celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events, because they're important.
• Little extras. A fridge always stocked with drinks and snacks, plus occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients
• Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians to keep the day efficient and running smoothly
• Support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experience with teammates
• Take part in weekly and monthly meetings that encourage open communication and collaboration
• Bring creative ideas and critical thinking to help the hospital grow

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary technician, or a veterinary technician credential
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
• Creative ideas, critical thinking, and a drive to be the best
• A positive, supportive attitude (with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible!)
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
• A belief that great results come from teamwork and mutual respect
• Availability for rotating Saturday shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set 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 employee, spouse, and child-dependent 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 and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

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

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Cologne Animal Hospital 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.