Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet discounts

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners in Woodbridge Township, NJ, is hiring an experienced veterinary technician for our Surgery Department. The ideal candidate should have anesthesia experience and a commitment to mentoring others.

Join us in a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring high-quality care for all patients. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and a 401K plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of anesthetic monitoring.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Positive outlook and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general anesthesia and sedated procedures.
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and anesthesia records.
• Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented attitude

Client service

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or 2+ years experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience

Job description

Garden State Veterinary Services in Woodbridge, NJ s excited to announce we are hiring an experienced veterinary technician to join our Surgery Department. The preferred candidate would work alongside our Surgeon and have anesthesia experience.

Shining a spotlight on our amazing veterinary technician: Veritas Role Spotlight: Veterinary Technician Specialist (youtube.com)

About GSVServices: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment.

Why GSVServices

We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for, is to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general anesthesia and sedated procedures
• Set up CRIs and calculate medical math
• Place IV catheters and institute fluid therapy
• Position appropriately for radiographs and understand radiation safety
• Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
• Prepare and administer transfusions: Blood and Plasma
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and anesthesia records
• Understand capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG and blood pressure monitoring
• Obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide client education on a wide range of at home care

About You

• CVT/LVT/RVT preferred, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Technician
• Comprehensive understanding of and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
• Commitment to help mentor and train veterinary assistants
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and friendly, team‑orientated attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday, 7:30am - 6pm or Wednesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 6:30pm

Salary

$23/hr - $34/hr depending on skills, experience, and credentials

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your level of experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option- some plans paid 100%
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Retirement Plan – 401K with employer match
• Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Time off
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniforms provided
• Full Time and credentialed technicians eligible for Sign On Bonus
• Pet discounts for medical care

Garden State Veterinary Services is located at 1200 Route 9, Woodbridge NJ 07095

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.