Veterinary Technician at Creek's Edge Animal Hospital

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Hainesport Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team at a local animal hospital. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to small animals, assisting veterinarians in various medical procedures, including anesthesia and surgery. Your skills in client education and patient handling will be essential in ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and patients. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values professionalism and compassion in every interaction.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Career development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Active vet tech license required.
• 1 year of experience as a certified vet tech.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examinations and surgeries.
• Monitor patient vital signs during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Anesthesia

Surgery

Client Education

Laboratory Testing

Communication

Organization Skills

Patience & Compassion

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Veterinary Technician at Creek's Edge Animal Hospital

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Practice

Creek’s Edge Animal Hospital, located in Hainesport, NJ opened its doors on February 2, 2003 and specializes in the treatment of small animals.

Practice

Creek’s Edge Animal Hospital, located in Hainesport, NJ opened its doors on February 2, 2003 and specializes in the treatment of small animals.

Our goal is to work together as a team to provide excellent, high quality veterinary medical service in a compassionate, friendly, family-like environment.

Creek’s Edge Animal Hospital serves residents in the Southern NJ and Philadelphia area.

More About The Role

The Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Veterinary Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Veterinary Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The ideal candidate has an active vet tech license in the state, at least 1 year of experience working as a certified vet tech and is able to work a flexible schedule (including am and pm shifts).

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include mornings and evenings.
• Previous experience working as a veterinary technician is required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range: USD $18.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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