Veterinary Technician, Inpatient & Urgent Care

Absecon-Veterinary-Hospital-; Absecon (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Medical/dental/vision after 90 days

401(k) with company match

Sick leave & earned time off

CE allowances & tuition reimbursement

Pet care discount

Life insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Absecon Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician for inpatient and urgent care to join our night team. The role involves triaging patients, starting IV fluids, drawing blood, and supporting veterinarians during emergencies in a busy overnight setting.

We value careful, organized technicians with solid communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with shift differentials for night hours, comprehensive benefits after 90 days, and opportunities for CE and

Qualifications

• Emergency hospital experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to notice subtle changes in patients.
• Direct and compassionate communication with the veterinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients on arrival and coordinate with doctors on urgency.
• Place IV catheters, start fluids, draw blood and run diagnostics.
• Monitor, stabilize and assist during emergencies including CPR and procedures.

Skills

Emergency experience

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credential

Job description

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Veterinary Technician, Inpatient & Urgent Care

ER Technician Compensation Full Time Technical Absecon, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1090

Salary Range: $22.00 To $37.00 Annually

Absecon Veterinary Hospital is an independently, family-owned practice with about 14 doctors and 90 team members. We’re AAHA Accredited, Fear Free certified, Cat Friendly Gold certified and we offer primary care, urgent care, and surgery. We’re looking for a veterinary technician to join our urgent care night team!

Schedule: This position covers closing shifts Sunday, and Tuesday or Thursday ending at 11PM, and the overnight shift every Wednesday, 7PM to 8AM. Shifts may change as needs of the hospital change. Overnight you’ll work solo or with a technician assistant, and you’ll care for our hospitalized patients. Our hospital monitors case load closely to ensure our overnight staff feel they can provide the appropriate care needed.

What you’ll do:

• Triage patients as they arrive and work with the doctor and team on who needs to be seen first
• Place IV catheters, start fluids, draw blood, and run diagnostics
• Monitor and stabilize sick patients and assist with emergencies, including CPR and procedures
• Give scheduled medications and treatments and keep treatment sheets accurate
• Monitor vitals, pain, hydration, and appetite, and tell the doctor when something changes
• Manage IV catheters, fluids, and pumps, and provide wound and bandage care
• Walk, feed, and clean hospitalized patients so they stay comfortable
• Help with post-surgical recovery
• Help prepare discharge instructions and update clients with the doctor
• Keep accurate records and keep the treatment area stocked and ready

What we’re looking for:

• Credentialed technicians (CVT, LVT, or RVT) are preferred
• Hospital, emergency, or specialty experience 2+ years
• Careful, organized, and good at noticing small changes in a patient
• Someone who communicates directly and kindly with the team

Training & Continuing Education:

• You spend your first 30 days shadowing a partner on the floor to learn how to navigate our PIMS, hospital policies, and get comfortable within the practice. After that we add responsibilities a step at a time. We review how it's going at 30, 60, and 90 days, check in every six months, and do a full review each year.
• Our leveling system runs from Technician Assistant 1 to Technician 3. Each level has skills sheets and study guides, so you know what to show to move up.
• VetMEDucate brings trainers into the hospital and pairs them with team members working on specific skills. If you're preparing for the VTNE, we have study resources for that. We also run internal courses, like sedation training, and RECOVER CPR training twice a year.
• After your first year, full-time team members get a yearly CE allowance: $350 for assistants and technicians who aren't credentialed, $1,500 for CVTs, and $2,000 for VTS. Full-time team members can also apply for tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 a year.

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay is $19 to $35 per hour, depending on credentials, experience, and level.
• Sign on bonus available.
• Shift differentials available for hours between 8PM to 8AM, and Level 2 technicians receive weekend daytime shift differential.

Full-time team members (30 or more hours a week) receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days. AVH contributes $300 a month toward medical.
• 40 hours of sick leave, as well as accrued earned time off. You can start using it after 90 days.
• A 401(k) after 12 months, with a match: 100% of the first 3% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2%
• Time and a half for hours worked on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & Christmas/New Years Eves after 4pm
• Overtime at time and a half after 40 hours
• A $165 annual scrub allowance - the hospital provides your first sets of scrubs as needed for average shifts worked
• Up to 50% off care for your own pets
• Employer-paid life insurance, a confidential employee assistance program, and paid bereavement leave

Essential Functions:

Must be able to ambulate/move 90% of time

Must be able to move supplies and patients up to 50 pounds

Must be able to use Fear-Free techniques to restrain patients

Must have the ability to work in a hospital setting, which includes:

Exposure to potential caustic agents, medical grade radiation, and cleaning products

Exposure to zoonotic diseases and wounds potentially inflicted by patients

Exposure to moderate to loud noises (such as barking)

AVH is an equal opportunity employer.