Vet Technician - Outpatient

Community Veterinary Partners•Westfield, NJ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Westfield Veterinary Group is a multi-location, multi-doctor practice that offers employees a wide array of opportunities to grow in this field, focusing on work-life balance and great care for clients and employees. They are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and quick-learning individual for full-time or part-time employment as an Outpatient Technician at their Westfield Location, which is under new management. The role values compassion, collaboration, and community. Outpatient technicians are described as "jack of all trade" individuals with diverse skill sets, required to have experience in the field. They assist veterinarians with office visits and associated tasks, communicate with clients using extensive knowledge of vaccine protocols and preventatives, and possess excellent history-taking, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Experience in the field is required for this position
High school or equivalent (Required)
Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Required)

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care for pets and their people
Be knowledgeable in areas of vaccines, blood tests, fecal and urine collection
Complete specialty testing protocols such as ACTH Stim, Biles Acids, LDDST, etc.
Administer vaccines and obtain blood samples using a variety of venipuncture techniques
Safety and effectively restrain pets for team members
Assist in the taking of diagnostic, digital radiographs
Dispense medication as ordered and assist in our pharmacy
Work with electronic medical record and document professionally
Wash and sanitize cages and other equipment
Assist at the front desk as needed
Perform other duties as assigned