Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Pet care discounts

Life, disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Winslow Animal Hospital in Sicklerville, NJ is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our full-service, AAHA-accredited team. We are a 7-doctor hospital dedicated to progressive medicine with compassion, offering a supportive, education-forward environment.

Candidates should hold a CVT/RVT/LVT credential and have experience with anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dentistry, radiology, and patient care.

Qualifications

• CVT or RVT/LVT credential required or preferred.
• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital setting recommended.
• Ability to perform multiple clinical tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation and intraoperative support.
• Assist with dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist with pharmacy duties and patient recovery.

Skills

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Education

CVT certification

RVT/LVT credential

State licensed veterinary technician

Job description

Seeking Veterinary Technician!

Location: 640 Sicklerville Rd, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $23 - $32 / hour

VCA Winslow Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team full time! Our 7 doctor, AAHA-Accredited, full service hospital has been serving the community for over 20 yrs. We are mindful of our environmental impact on the world and committed to integrating green initiatives to support this passion. Our team has a shared devotion to provide progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

We enhance the human-animal bond through exceptional and compassionate veterinary care, as well as nurturing our client relationship.

Why join VCA Winslow?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a 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
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

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!

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Winslow, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. 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 have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

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

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.