Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Continuing education allowance

Tuition sponsorship

License reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k)

Pet discounts

Head Space subscription

Referral bonuses

Job summary

VCA Allenwood Animal Hospital in Wall Township, NJ is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team. We value individual skill and personality and offer a supportive environment for career development and continuing education.

We provide benefits including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), generous pet discounts, paid vacation and sick time, and a $1000 signing bonus. Licensing reimbursement and CE allowances are also available.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT credentials required and used in daily practice.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and client service.
• Ability to support technician and doctor teams in a high-quality hospital.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical prep

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient care

Education

CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials

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!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• $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.