Veterinary Technician

Community Veterinary Partners · United States

Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals Verona & Montclair, NJ $22.00–$30.00/hour (Based on Experience) Full-Time Build Your Veterinary Career with a Team That Values You

At Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals , we're passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a supportive workplace where our team members can thrive. Our collaborative doctors, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff work together to deliver high-quality medicine and outstanding client service every day.

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to providing compassionate patient care.

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting our veterinarians throughout appointments, diagnostics, surgery, and patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures and recovery
• Administer medications, injections, and fluid therapy
• Perform venipuncture, laboratory sample collection, and in-house diagnostic testing
• Run laboratory procedures including fecal exams, urinalysis, skin scrapings, ear cytology, heartworm testing, and fungal cultures
• Take high-quality digital radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures
• Admit and discharge patients while providing clear home-care instructions to clients
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, and treatment plans
• Prepare treatment estimates and discuss recommendations with pet owners
• Maintain surgical instruments, treatment areas, and exam rooms
• Monitor inventory of medications and medical supplies
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Assist teammates throughout the hospital to ensure exceptional patient care

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience preferred
• Strong technical and nursing skills
• Experience with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and radiology preferred
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a busy clinical environment
• Team-oriented with a compassionate and positive attitude

• Collaborative doctors who value and utilize their technicians
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Opportunity to fully use your technical skills
• Modern equipment and quality medicine
• Established hospitals with loyal clients and strong community roots
• Opportunities for continued learning and career growth

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Scrub Allowance
• Free RACE-Approved Continuing Education
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities within our network

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• 8-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends

This position requires standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, safely restraining animals of varying sizes, and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases, laboratory samples, animal odors, and occasional bites or scratches.

If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your team truly supports one another, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and join the team at Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals!

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