Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

CE allowance

Tuition support (Penn Foster)

Job summary

VCA Morris Plains Animal Hospital is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to join our medical team on a part-time basis. Located at 3009 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, the role offers hourly compensation between $18 and $23 and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care.

As a member of our team, you will perform venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, and other essential clinical duties while supporting pet owners with exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with current license.
• Experience with venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to perform clinical duties and support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Win the confidence of pet parents by delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Utilize skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, exams, surgery prep, dentistry, labs, pharmacy, recovery.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team part time!

Location: 3009 NJ-10, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $18-$23/hour.

Are you eager to join a team that trust and supports each other? At VCA Morris Plains Animal Hospital, you can be the Vet Tech you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! VCA Morris Plains is located in Morris Plains, NJ and has a long history of supporting Morris Plains and the surrounding communities.

Why join the VCA Morris Plains Animal Hospital Family?

We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive 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!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Penn Foster tuition support and sponsorships
• Free national memberships
• License reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You...

As a member of the VCA team, 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’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

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