Veterinary Technician — Surgical Support & Patient Care

PetVet Care Centers; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Westfield Animal Hospital in Westfield, New Jersey, is seeking an Unlicensed Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited team. You will support hospital operations, provide quality patient care, assist with surgeries, maintain medical records, and communicate with clients to ensure exceptional service.

We offer a culture of care with local autonomy and national support, plus development opportunities. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is available; applicants must be 18+.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading surgical procedures.
• Dental experience is preferred.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements through examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.

Skills

Veterinary care

Surgical assistance

Staff leadership

Communication

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Westfield Animal Hospital in Westfield, New Jersey, is seeking an Unlicensed Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited team. You will support hospital operations, provide quality patient care, assist with surgeries, maintain medical records, and communicate with clients to ensure exceptional service.

We offer a culture of care with local autonomy and national support, plus development opportunities. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is available; applicants must be 18+.