Veterinary Technician - Dentistry
About The Position
GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SPECIALIST EATONTOWN is excited to announce we are hiring a Veterinary Technician for our dental department! We are a multispecialty practice with boarded veterinary specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. We have also been treating felines with hyperthyroid disease with radioactive iodine since 2001! We are also proud to have technicians here at GSVS with their VTS in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve. Veterinary Technicians work along specialists and have access to the most advanced diagnostic tools to provide the best possible care.
Requirements
- CVT/LVT/RVT preferred, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Technician
- Comprehensive understanding of and experience with anesthetic monitoring
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
- Commitment to help mentor and train veterinary assistants
- Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
- Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
- Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- The ability to deliver exceptional client service
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Nice To Haves
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general anesthesia and sedated procedures, dental scaling, probing, etc.
- Set up CRIs and calculate medical math
- Place IV catheters and institute fluid therapy
- Position appropriately for radiographs and understand radiation safety
- Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
- Prepare and administer transfusions: Blood and Plasma
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets and anesthesia records
- Understand capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG and blood pressure monitoring
- Obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Provide client education on a wide range of at home care
Benefits
- $23/hr - $34/hr depending on skills, experience, and credentials + overnight shift differentials
- Health, dental, vision (some fully covered) + HSA
- 401(k) with match, PTO, parental leave
- Licensing fees covered
- Mental health support (Talkspace)
- Uniforms, referral bonuses, pet discounts
- Sign-on bonus for full-time credentialed technicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
