Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Tenafly (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Tenafly is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to deliver exceptional care and service. The ideal candidate will have experience in animal care and client communication, ensuring the well-being of pets and their owners. Join a supportive team that values the human-pet bond and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates for hospitalized patients and home care instructions.
• Educate clients on preventative medicine and wellness care.
• Assist veterinarians in procedures and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Customer Service

Job description

Tenafly Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Tenafly Veterinary Center

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and other paid leave such as birthday off, mental health day, or sick leave. Take the time you need to recharge.

Schedule: Closing shifts on weekdays from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication guidance. Address client questions confidently and refer complex inquiries to veterinarians.
2. Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
3. Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
4. Animal Handling & Care: Safely and compassionately restrain animals, assist veterinarians in procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
5. Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure cleanliness and readiness of all treatment areas.
6. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records in a paperless system, documenting procedures, vaccinations, and notes for billing.
7. Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications, prepare prescription labels, and package medications appropriately.
8. Safety & Technical Skills: Follow safety guidelines (DEA, OSHA), perform injections, laboratory tests, radiographs, ECGs, place IV catheters, and perform emergency treatments.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient condition.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Tenafly Veterinary Center

At Tenafly Veterinary Center, we provide state-of-the-art medical care and believe in nurturing the human-pet bond. Our team is committed to creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets, with courteous staff, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We value the role we play in your pets’ healthcare.

About the company

We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, with experience in driving growth, cultivating exceptional staff, and overseeing operations.