Veterinary Technician

The-Animal-Hospital-of-Roxbury; Ledgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

retirement plan

Job summary

The Animal Hospital of Roxbury in Ledgewood, NJ is hiring an experienced veterinary technician to join our high-standard medical team. This full-time role includes anesthesia administration, radiography, venipuncture, and patient care across medical, dental, and surgical services.

We offer a 4-day work week with no weekend shifts or on-call requirements, plus benefits, CE, uniform allowance, and profit sharing. A late night (8:00pm) is required on occasion.

Qualifications

• CVT desirable but not required.
• 2+ years veterinary technician experience required or preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard industry tools and equipment.
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a team player who may teach others as needed.
• Clean/sanitize, restock supplies, answer phones, and perform other duties.
• Provide care during medications, anesthesia, and post-op periods.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with routine hospital tasks.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Anesthesia administration

Drug calculations

Surgical pre/post-op care

Dental scale and polish

Dental radiographs

Radiographs positioning

Injections administration

In-house lab equipment

Specimen preparation/reading

Triage patients

Medical records accuracy

General hospital maintenance

Education

CVT desirable

2+ years veterinary technician experience

Working knowledge of standard industry tools/equipment

Tools

In-house lab machines

Microscope

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

Do you want to join a team who pride themselves on providing excellent customer service and practicing a high standard of medicine? If you said yes, The Animal Hospital of Roxbury may be the right fit for you! We are located in Ledgewood, NJ and offer a wide range of services to the community including medical, surgical, dental, grooming, and boarding. We are looking for an experienced technician to join our team. The right candidate must have veterinary experience and possess the skills and qualifications listed below. We offer competitive compensation based on experience, medical benefits, CE, employee discounts, uniform allowance, profit sharing, and more for full-time employees. You'll enjoy a 4-day work week and NO weekends or on-call! We do require at least 1 late night (8:00pm).

Required Technician Skills

• Venipuncture
• Catheter Placement
• Anesthesia Administration and Monitoring
• Drug Calculations
• Surgical Pre and Post-op Care
• Dental Scale and Polish
• Dental Radiographs
• Proficiency in Radiographs and Positioning
• Proper Administration of Injections (IV, IM, SQ)
• Use of Laboratory Equipment (in-house lab machines, microscope, etc.)
• Preparation and Reading of Specimens (ear/skin cytology, blood samples, etc.)
• Triage Patients
• Keep Accurate Medical Records
• General Hospital Maintenance

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) desirable, but not required
• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Working knowledge of standard industry tools and equipment
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and track record of being reliable
• Possess flexibility, positivity, and a “can-do” attitude in a busy environment
• Able to restrain larger pets when necessary
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Proficient use of computers

The right candidate is a team player who is willing to teach others as well as learn new skills. Must contribute to the team’s daily function by cleaning/sanitizing, restocking supplies, answering phone calls, and other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-6pm and Monday, Thursday 8:30am-8:00pm. Compensation will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Our staff is committed to providing the best care possible. If you are interested in joining our team and possess the skills and qualifications listed above.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate

• Ledgewood, NJ 07852: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person