Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Freehold is seeking an experienced Licensed-Eligible Technician or Assistant/Credentialed Veterinary Technician. The role involves delivering exceptional care to pets and their owners while utilizing advanced medical techniques and collaborating with a large team of specialists. This position offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Generous pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Licensed-Eligible Technician or Assistant/Credentialed Veterinary Technician required.
• Experience in veterinary care and various technical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client experience and foster lifelong care for animals.
• Perform various veterinary technical tasks including anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Licensed-Eligible Technician or Assistant/Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, fostering lifelong care for their animals.

You’ve invested significant effort into your credentialing, and we want you to apply that knowledge. Your skills will include, but are not limited to:

1. Venipuncture
2. Catheter placement
3. Radiology
4. Anesthesia monitoring
5. Physical examinations and patient assessment
6. Surgical preparation and assisting
7. Dentistry
8. Laboratory work
9. Pharmacy
10. Patient recovery
11. Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are complemented by our commitment to your professional growth.

• You will gain exposure to a diverse caseload, utilize advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and collaborate with over 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will enhance your skills, learn new techniques, and explore career paths such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
• We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation (for full-time employees), 401(k), generous pet care discounts, and more.

Additional Information

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site via Workday by clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for "Browse Jobs".

Benefits include competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), pet discounts, and more.

The position description provides an overview of the general responsibilities and may be revised as needed. Management reserves the right to assign additional tasks when circumstances change, such as emergencies or workload variations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For our complete EEO statement, please visit our career page at vcacareers.com.