Experienced Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. We have a unique, collaborative and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be. Our ideal candidate will have previous surgical experience with a passion to train others. This role has massive opportunity for growth with potential to take on a more formal leadership role in the future. If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary assistant and practice high quality veterinary medicine, come see why we are different. We love what we do and you will too! With us, it’s not just a job… it’s a way of life! Schedule needs: Off Monday, Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 12-9, Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-5.
Requirements
- Previous surgical experience.
- Passion to train others.
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials.
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgical experience with a passion to train others.
Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge and skills in compassionate patient care.
- Client education and care.
- Pharmacy and medication administration.
- Lab sample collection and processing.
- Diagnostic imaging.
- Surgical preparation and assisting.
- Anesthesia monitoring.
- Dentistry.
- Medical recordkeeping.
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
