Veterinary Technician - Whippany Veterinary Hospital - NJ

Socket.dev; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

Paid Time Off

Floating holidays

Continuing education

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Discounted pet care

Parental leave

Job summary

Whippany Veterinary Hospital in Whippany, NJ seeks a motivated Full-Time Veterinary Technician to support doctors and clients throughout the day, with hands-on patient care in exams, surgeries, and dental procedures.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, client education, and ongoing skill development in a supportive hospital environment, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within VIP.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a veterinary technician or assistant is required.
• Comfortable working in exam rooms and supporting client-facing appointments.
• Experience with blood draws, IV catheters, vaccines, and client education.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors during wellness and sick appointments.
• Assist with patient restraint, sample collection, and treatments.
• Draw blood, place IV catheters, run in-house lab work, and prepare samples for send-out testing.
• Administer vaccines and medications as directed.
• Discuss vaccine protocols and preventive care with clients.
• Provide compassionate, low-stress patient handling and nursing care.
• Support anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and dental procedures as trained.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with technicians, assistants, and CSRs to keep appointments running smoothly.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Whippany Veterinary Hospital | Whippany, NJ

Whippany Veterinary Hospital is seeking a motivated and compassionate Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our friendly, team-oriented hospital. This role is ideal for an early-career technician who enjoys working closely with clients, supporting appointments, and being hands‑on with patient care throughout the day. If you thrive in exam rooms, have some surgical and dental experience, enjoy client education, and want to continue building your technical skills in a supportive environment, we would love to meet you.

About Whippany Veterinary Hospital

At Whippany Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine, pain management, and individualized treatment plans. We proudly serve Whippany and the surrounding communities with modern equipment, thoughtful medicine, and a collaborative team culture.

We actively support continuing education for all team members and stay current with evolving medical practices and therapies. Our hospital is a member of several respected organizations, including AAHA, AAFP, NJVMA, AVMA, and the International Veterinary Association of Pain Management.

Learn more about us here:https://whippanyvethospital.com/

What You’ll Do Day to Day

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a key role in supporting both our doctors and clients during appointments and procedures. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting doctors during wellness and sick appointments
• Assisting with patient restraint, sample collection, and treatments
• Drawing blood, placing IV catheters, running in‑house lab work, and preparing samples for send‑out testing
• Administering vaccines and medications as directed
• Discussing vaccine protocols, preventive care, and post‑visit instructions with clients
• Providing compassionate, low‑stress patient handling and nursing care
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and dental procedures as trained veterinary technician
• Maintaining accurate medical records and documentation
• Collaborating with technicians, assistants, and CSRs to keep appointments running smoothly

Who We’re Looking For

• Prior experience working as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant is required
• Comfortable working in exam rooms and supporting client‑facing appointments
• Experience with blood draws, placing IV catheters, injections, vaccines, and client education
• Familiarity with basic lab work and medical record systems
• Licensed or certified veterinary technicians in New Jersey is preferred, but licensure is not required
• Calm, compassionate animal handling skills
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a team‑first mindset
• Desire to continue learning and growing within the veterinary field

This role is a great fit for someone earlier in their career but still has had experience working in a veterinary hospital and who seeks mentorship, skill development, and consistent support from an experienced team.

Compensation + Benefits:

Salary: $19.00-$22.00 an hour, to commensurate with experience.

• Flexible work schedules
• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer‑paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage to protect your income during unforeseen events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
• Paid Time Off:
• Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full‑time teammates.
• Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility.
• Training & Development:
• Continuing education opportunities offered to both full‑time and part‑time teammates.
• Personalized development programs, including regular check‑ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full‑time teammates.
• Uniform Allowance: $200 per year for full‑time teammates to ensure you’re equipped with professional attire.
• Discounted Pet Care: Available for both part‑time and full‑time teammates, helping you provide the best care for your pets.
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy:
• For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes:
• 6‑8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD).
• An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP.
• For Non‑Birth Parent(s): 6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian‑owned‑and‑operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best‑in‑class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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