Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Leadership opportunities

Career development

Shelter partnerships

CE allowance

Tuition support

License reimbursement

Headspace access

Referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet discounts

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k)

Part-time positions

Job summary

VCA Allenwood Animal Hospital in Wall Township, NJ is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support doctors and technicians, perform exams, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, and lab work to ensure high-quality patient care.

We value your credentials (CVT/RVT/LVT) and offer a supportive environment with ongoing education, a sign-on bonus, and generous benefits to help you grow professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT credentials required.
• Clinical skills in exams, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• Commitment to client and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams and surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs.
• Perform dental cleanings and radiographs.
• Conduct laboratory work and venipuncture.
• Place catheters and provide patient recovery care.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT

Clinical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental care

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Join the Allenwood Team

At VCA Allenwood Animal Hospital, we are looking to add full time Veterinary Technician to our team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Suggested specific, departmental, practice skills and/or type of environment or character of the practice

Why join the VCA Allenwood?

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!

• $1000 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
• 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)
• Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Allenwood, 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 salary range for this position is $23-$30 / hour

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