Veterinary Technician, Inpatient

Ethos Veterinary Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 33,062 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

License reimbursement

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking a Veterinary Technician for inpatient care. The role requires providing support for hospitalized patients, monitoring their status, and administering treatments as per veterinarian guidance.

Ideal candidates will have a preferred credential in LVT, CVT, or RVT and at least three years of experience in a veterinary hospital. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for hospitalized patients under supervision of the veterinarian.
• Monitor patient status, including vitals and pain score.
• Perform nursing procedures: medication administration and basic husbandry.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Nursing procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

LVT, CVT, or RVT credential preferred

Three years of experience in a veterinary hospital

Tools

Electronic medical records

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Inpatient

Location: Red Bank, NJ | Non‑Credentialed $24–$32/hr. | Credentialed CVT/RVT/LVT $27–$37/hr.

Compensation

• Credentialed technicians: $27–$37/hr, based on experience.
• Non‑credentialed technicians: $24–$32/hr, based on experience.

Full‑Time Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education (CE) and free Vetbloom access (RACE‑approved CE)
• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off: sick, vacation, bereavement leave
• License reimbursement
• Disability & life insurance
• Employee pet discount
• Referral program

Schedule

• Full time
• Sunday‑Tuesday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Sunday‑Wednesday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Description

The Inpatient Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide care for hospitalized patients deemed stable by the veterinarian’s evaluation and RBVH’s defined levels of hospitalization. The Technician assesses patients and facilitates treatments under the supervising veterinarian, maintaining excellent communication and addressing concerns as they arise. The Technician works with doctors, technicians, and assistants to perform diagnostics and execute treatment plans for the hospitalized patient.

Responsibilities

• Basic husbandry and care for domestic and exotic patients
• Monitor patient status: vitals, mentation, pain score
• Nursing procedures: phlebotomy, IVC/IVF therapy, cystocentesis, urinary catheter care, medication administration (oral, topical, injectable), restraint, inpatient and outpatient care, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, oxygen cage operation, transfusion therapy, PICC line care, recumbent patient care, feeding and sampling line care
• Triage, sedation/anesthesia monitoring, recognize CPA & initiate CPR

Medical Knowledge

• Disease processes and disinfection protocols
• Basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology (Cubex use, common medications)
• Medical math, lab skills (basic bloodwork, lab submissions), radiograph positioning, medical terminology

Technical & Administrative Skills

• Record keeping, equipment operation, stocking and cleaning, aftercare
• Knowledge and adherence to hospital policies

Qualifications

• LVT, CVT, or RVT credential preferred
• Three years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital
• Previous experience in an emergency or specialty veterinary hospital preferred
• Proficiency with computers, electronic medical records, and data entry
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced emergency and critical care environment
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
• RECOVER CPR certification a plus
• Experience managing critically ill and hospitalized patients preferred

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. This is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected class.