Veterinary Technician — Surgery, Anesthesia & Dentistry

Community Veterinary Partners; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Monthly bonus opportunities

Scrub allowance

Employee pet care discounts

Flexible scheduling

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westfield Veterinary Group in Union, NJ, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support surgical and dental procedures and general patient care. The role emphasizes anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, and collaboration with veterinarians and staff.

Applicants should have strong hands-on surgical experience, dental radiology know-how, and a passion for patient safety. This full-time position offers growth within a busy hospital environment and a team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Strong experience with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and dentistry is required.
• Experience assisting with dental extractions and dental radiology preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for patient safety and exceptional veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and perform pre-operative assessments.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters.
• Calculate and administer medications under veterinarian supervision.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Teamwork

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Westfield Veterinary Group in Union, NJ, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support surgical and dental procedures and general patient care. The role emphasizes anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, and collaboration with veterinarians and staff.

Applicants should have strong hands-on surgical experience, dental radiology know-how, and a passion for patient safety. This full-time position offers growth within a busy hospital environment and a team-focused culture.