Veterinary Technician

Meadowlands Veterinary Hospital (NJ) • Hackensack, NJ

6h • Onsite

About The Position

At Meadowlands Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Technicians are a crucial part of a passionate clinical team, providing essential support for patients. The role offers opportunities to utilize skills, think critically, and grow within an established, modern hospital serving Northern New Jersey. The hospital focuses on quality medicine, client education, and fostering a positive team culture.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience
• Surgical experience and confidence supporting anesthesia monitoring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organization
• Ability to stay adaptable and composed in a fast-paced setting
• Solid clinical judgment and independent work capability
• A team-first mindset with openness to feedback and growth

Nice To Haves

• CVT / LVT / RVT strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with diagnostics
• Support surgical procedures and patient care
• Calculate and administer oral and injectable medications
• Review lab work and patient records
• Educate clients on treatment plans and preventative care
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
• Ensure a high standard of patient advocacy
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient record documentation (EzyVet is our in-house system)
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow
• Prioritize tasks in a fast-moving clinical environment

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $25/hr - $28/hr
• $2,500 sign-on bonus based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Scrub Allowance
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Employee pet discounts
• Discounted pet insurance
• Unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed) for Full Time Veterinary Assistants & uncertified Techs
• Fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program (up to four semesters of tuition directly covered) for full-time Veterinary Assistants and uncertified Techs
• VTNE exam and licensure fees covered after graduation from Penn Foster program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees