Veterinary Technician - Companion Veterinary Hospital of Wayne - NJ
About The Position
Companion Veterinary Hospital of Wayne is seeking an experienced Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role is ideal for a technician who is confident in their technical skills, enjoys patient care, and values client relationships. The position offers variety, with responsibilities ranging from clinical care and procedure support to client education and support. The hospital emphasizes a warm, personalized approach to veterinary medicine, providing preventive care, same-day sick appointments, dentistry, surgery, and more, ensuring both pets and their owners feel comfortable and supported.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
- Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
- Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
- Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical and anesthesia experience is a strong plus
- Dependable, adaptable, compassionate, and excited to contribute wherever the team needs them.
Responsibilities
- Assisting veterinarians with appointments, exams, treatments, and patient care
- Safe patient handling and restraint
- Venipuncture and blood collection
- IV catheter placement
- Preparing and running in-house laboratory samples
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Obtaining patient histories and communicating clearly with pet owners
- Preparing patients and the hospital for surgical and dental procedures
- Assisting with anesthesia monitoring and surgical recovery based on experience
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Supporting prescription requests, scheduling, phone communication, and other client-service responsibilities
- Helping create a welcoming, compassionate experience from the moment a client contacts the hospital through the completion of their visit
- Working collaboratively with doctors and teammates to keep the day organized and patient care moving smoothly
Benefits
- Compensation: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour (Compensation based on experience, credentials, and skillset)
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates.
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Training & Development: Continuing education
- Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans
- Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.
- Uniform Allowance: $150 per year for full-time teammates
- Discounted Pet Care
- Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy: 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 Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%. For Non-Birth Parent(s): 6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
