Veterinary Technician at Creek's Edge Animal Hospital

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role is crucial in providing high-quality medical care for small animals, assisting veterinarians in various procedures, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a valid veterinary technician license and at least one year of experience. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and patient care. If you are passionate about animal welfare and eager to develop your skills in a friendly atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 and 1+ year experience required.
• Must work flexible hours including mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in exams, surgery, and patient care.
• Perform lab tests and maintain medical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Anesthesia

Surgery

Dentistry

Laboratory Testing

Patient Nursing

Client Education

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Active Listening

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.