Veterinary Technician - Route 516 Animal Hospital

Route 516 Animal Hospital; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Mental Healthcare

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous CE allowance and paid CE time

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. The role involves assisting with surgeries, performing dental cleanings, and supporting daily patient care. Ideal candidates are credentialed technicians experienced in anesthesia monitoring who value teamwork and continuous learning. The practice offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and a supportive work environment to encourage personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about animal care and client relationships.
• Eager to learn and grow within the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.
• Perform dental cleanings and support diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate medical records and clear client communication.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, and obtain samples.
• Maintain accurate medical records and clear client communication.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Client relationship building

Dental cleanings

Team collaboration

Veterinary diagnostics

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT)

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Route 516 Animal Hospital

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At Route 516 Animal Hospital, we’re not just a veterinary hospital—we’re a tight-knit team of animal lovers, caretakers, and passionate professionals who show up every day to make a difference. We’re growing and searching for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team full-time and bring even more heart, expertise, and sparkle to our practice.

Why You'll Love Us

• Diverse Team - The team's diversity in experience levels fosters mentorship opportunities, enhancing employee job satisfaction and increasing opportunities to grow.
• Cutting-Edge Care with Heart - Our full-service hospital offers advanced medicine and services like wellness care and surgery, all delivered with genuine compassion.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing teamwork over ego, and constantly learning and leveling up together.
• NYC Commute Friendly - easy access to urban amenities with a balanced life outside the city.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia
• Performing dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing teeth
• Supporting diagnostics, treatments, and daily patient care
• Placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and obtaining samples
• Maintaining accurate medical records and clear client communication

You are

• An experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and clinical procedures
• Passionate about building relationships with clients and pets alike
• A dependable team player who communicates clearly and supports others
• Eager to continue learning and growing in your veterinary career

What's in it for you

• Free Mental Healthcare!
• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

Check us out: www.rt516vet.com

Route 516 Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love—caring for animals while advancing your career.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Consulting

Industries

Civil Engineering