Veterinary Technician - Part time

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Mental health support

Onsite schedule flexibility

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a credentialed veterinary technician to deliver high-quality clinical support at a partner hospital. You will work under licensed veterinarians to provide health care support across a full range of tasks.

Active RVT/LVT/CVT credentials in the state are required, along with AVMA CVTEA accreditation and VTNE completion. The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork and continuing education within a specialty/emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Active credentialing as RVT/LVT/CVT in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited program and VTNE.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency across core technician duties.
• Strong observational, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Commitment to working within legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake assessments and record vital signs under direction.
• Assist with triage of emergency and urgent cases with prompt communication.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate records.
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring.
• Collect and prepare diagnostic specimens for analysis.
• Support surgical and emergency procedures with clinical competence.
• Administer medications and manage controlled substances as directed.
• Communicate patient updates and discharge instructions clearly to clients.
• Mentor patient care staff and support team workflows.

Skills

RVT/LVT/CVT credentialing

Clinical proficiency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA CVTEA accredited program

VTNE completion

Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Garden State Veterinary Services Woodbridge is excited to welcome Veterinary Technicians to our emergency team!

Why Choose Garden State Veterinary Services

Garden State Veterinary Services (GSVS) Woodbridge is part of afamily of hospitals that has existed for more than 30 years. Locatednearby are Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown, GreaterStaten Island Veterinary Services and GSVS Veterinary EmergencyCare Toms River.

What sets the GSVS family of hospitals apart is the incredible loyaltyand dedication of its team members who have proudly called thehospital home for decades. That continuity fosters a supportive,team-driven culture rooted in trust and cross-functional collaboration.

Located at:1200 Route 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Position Summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a skilled and compassionate credentialed technician to deliver high-quality clinical support at a partner hospital. The credentialed technician works under the direction and supervision of licensed veterinarians to provide professional health care support across a full range of clinical tasks.

Consistent with AVMA policy, the veterinary technician's role is to provide professional health care in conjunction with the veterinarian, and all duties are performed under the direction, supervision and responsibility of licensed veterinarians in compliance with federal, state and local laws. Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice is required. Credentialed technicians may not diagnose, prescribe, perform surgery or engage in any other activity prohibited by the applicable state veterinary practice act.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Triage

• Perform patient intake assessments including obtaining history, recording vital signs and preparing exam spaces under veterinarian direction.
• Assist with triage of emergency and urgent cases, communicating patient status to the veterinarian promptly and accurately.
• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition and report observations with clinical precision.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records within the practice management system.

Clinical Procedures and Treatments

• Perform the full scope of credentialed technician duties including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collect and prepare diagnostic specimens for in-house and reference laboratory analysis.
• Support surgical and emergency procedures with clinical competence and composure.
• Administer prescribed medications via all appropriate routes under veterinary direction and in compliance with DEA and state pharmacy regulations.
• Support controlled substance handling, documentation and inventory compliance under the direction of the supervising veterinarian or technician manager.

Client Communication

• Communicate patient updates, care plans and discharge instructions to clients with clarity, compassion and clinical accuracy.
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations, medication instructions and home care guidance in client-accessible language.
• Escalate clinical questions beyond technician scope to the veterinarian promptly and transparently.

Team Support and Mentorship

• Support and guide patient care associates, veterinary assistants and kennel attendants in daily clinical tasks, serving as a clinical resource and role model.
• Participate in the orientation and on-the-job training of new patient care team members as directed.
• Collaborate with the technician supervisor or manager on patient care workflows, team efficiency and quality of care initiatives.
• Contribute to a team culture that values openness to feedback and continuous clinical growth, remaining receptive to direction and sharing knowledge generously with teammates.

Qualifications

Required

• Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program and successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency across core technician competencies including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration and patient assessment.
• Strong observational, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Commitment to working within the legal and ethical standards of the veterinary technician profession as defined by the applicable state practice act.

Preferred

• Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital.
• Familiarity with specialty-specific clinical protocols in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, surgery or oncology.
• Prior experience mentoring or training veterinary assistants or patient care associates.
• Active participation in continuing education through NAVTA, state veterinary technician associations or specialty academies.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, we harness the hearts, minds and effort of our teammates, united in our CIRCLE of Core Values, to help us unlock our full potential.

• Compassion - We lead with heart in every interaction. For our patients, this means attentive care. For clients, it means guiding them with understanding. For each other, it means creating a culture founded on respect and trust.
• Integrity - We always do what's right. Through accountability, honesty and transparency, we uphold the highest ethical and medical standards and honor the trust placed in us in every decision.
• Respect - The best outcomes come from working together with heart and valuing every perspective. By honoring each other's expertise , we create an environment where collaboration thrives and ideas emerge at every level.
• Community - We harness the strengths of our people to build a culture where everyone is seen, heard and valued. This unity fosters trust across teams and assures clients their pets are cared for by one team.
• Leadership - We set the standard for exceptional care by combining sharp minds, medical expertise and compassion. Through best-in-class tools, collaboration and a growth mindset, we uphold our role as leaders in specialty and emergency veterinary care.
• Evolution - We stay curious, adaptable and seek ways to elevate patient care. By committing to a growth mindset and supporting each other, we unlock the fullest potential of individuals, teams and our organization.

This position is onsite full-time at a partner hospital. The role requires frequent physical activity throughout clinical areas including standing, lifting and animal handling for extended periods. The credentialed technician will regularly work with patients in varying degrees of illness or injury, assist with emergency and surgical procedures and interact with clients in emotional distress.

Exposure to anesthetic agents, biological specimens, controlled substances, clinical noise and the general intensity of a specialty and emergency hospital is expected. Continuing education requirements for credential renewal are the responsibility of the individual technician. Hours include evenings, weekends and holidays consistent with 24-hour hospital operations.

Compensation & Schedule

• Schedule: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8am - 6pm
• Access earned wages before payday with DailyPay
• Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych

Base Pay

$23 - $35 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.