Veterinary Technician Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health • Hillsborough Township, NJ

86d • $25

About The Position

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Hillsborough, NJ is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding emergency team on the overnight shift! Looking for a new opportunity with a positive and fun team? You've come to the right place! Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Hillsborough is seeking a full time experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine department. Our team is comprised of dedicated veterinary professionals that put an emphasis on making the appointment a positive patient experience. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced veterinary technician to complete our work family. A credentialed technician is strongly preferred. We are a 'work hard, play hard' family that supports work/life balance.

Requirements

• 1 – 2 years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Excellent veterinary nursing and technician skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Credentialed technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Proficient IV catheter placement, and accurate drug calculations & calculations.
• Quality nursing and husbandry care of patients.
• Strong working knowledge of veterinary procedures and pharmacology.
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Perform and/or participate in all other diagnostics such as radiology, ultrasound, ECG, BP, and glucose monitoring.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education.
• Provide nursing care for in-hospital patients including all veterinarians requested treatments, diagnostics, and medication. Accurately and completely record all treatments.
• Conduct pre-admission exams and discharge hospitalized patients.
• Updates clients appropriately.
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians.
• Actively engage in nursing rounds.

Benefits

• Compensation starting at $25/hr & up based on experience and skill level.
• Full Financial Support for Technician Programs.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Short & Long-term disability options.
• On-site CE opportunities.
• Paid Time Off.
• Uniform allowance.
• Generous Pet Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees