Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville seeks a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our small, independently owned practice. You will work closely with a veterinarian and support our team in delivering high-quality, personalized care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, collecting lab samples, drawing blood, placing IV catheters, administering meds and vaccines, taking radiographs, monitoring patients, assisting with surgeries, and educating clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
• Compassionate, patient, and animal welfare minded.
• Works well independently as well as part of a small team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and adaptable.
• Detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Kind with clients and coworkers.
• CVT/LVT/RVT credentials are a plus; experienced assistants considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations and appointments.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Draw blood and place/monitor IV catheters.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed.
• Take and develop/process radiographs.
• Monitor patients during procedures and recovery.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures as applicable.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment and patient-care areas.
• Educate clients about medications, nutrition, at-home care.
• Communicate compassionately and professionally with clients and coworkers.
• Help with the day-to-day needs of a busy veterinary practice.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Compassionate

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Client communication

Dependable

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credentials

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory processing

Job description

Veterinary Technician
Join Our Small, Independently Owned Veterinary Practice!

We are a small, non-corporate veterinary practice looking for a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Veterinary Technician to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, personalized care to our patients while building lasting relationships with our clients. Because we are a small practice, every team member plays an important role, and your contributions are genuinely valued.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you will work closely with our veterinarian and support the team in providing excellent patient care. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with examinations and appointments
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Drawing blood and placing/monitoring IV catheters
• Administering medications and vaccinations as directed
• Taking and developing/processing radiographs
• Monitoring patients during procedures and recovery
• Assisting with surgical and dental procedures, as applicable
• Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment and patient-care areas
• Educating clients about medications, nutrition, preventative care, and at-home treatment
• Communicating compassionately and professionally with clients and coworkers
• Helping with the day-to-day needs of a busy veterinary practice

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting
• Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments
• Is compassionate, patient, and genuinely cares about animal welfare
• Works well independently as well as part of a small team
• Has strong communication and organizational skills
• Is dependable, punctual, and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Treats clients and coworkers with kindness and respect
• CVT/LVT/RVT credentials are a plus, but we are happy to consider experienced veterinary assistants or technicians who are eager to continue learning and growing.

Why Work With Us?

Unlike a large corporate hospital, we're a small, independently owned practice where you are a person— not a number.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with the veterinarian and your teammates
• Build meaningful relationships with our clients and their pets
• Have your ideas and contributions heard
• Develop a broad range of hands-on veterinary skills
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Be part of a practice that values quality patient care over corporate quotas

We believe that a great veterinary team starts with treating one another with the same compassion and respect that we give our patients.

If you're looking for a veterinary practice where you can know your patients, know your coworkers, and make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.