Veterinary Nursing Care
About The Position
Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. The hospital is a multi-specialty referral hospital providing 24/7 emergency veterinary care to the tri-state area. Its team includes board-certified specialists, specially trained emergency-service staff, and support staff focused on patient care, collaboration, and professional growth. As a teaching-centered hospital, it provides hands-on learning for real-world clinical practice. The role includes supporting anesthesia, sedation, and procedures; setting up CRIs and performing medical calculations; placing IV catheters and managing fluid therapy; monitoring hospitalized patients; collecting diagnostic samples and maintaining records; radiology positioning and safety; and preparing blood or plasma transfusions. The position pays $23–$34 per hour, with an overnight differential. Sign-on bonuses are offered: $2,000 for full-time Veterinary Technicians and $6,000 for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians. Teammates can access earned wages before payday through DailyPay. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and proficient in spoken and written English. Additional language fluency is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Certification as a Veterinary Technician with at least 2 years of ICU experience, or 5 or more years of veterinary technician experience.
- Team-oriented, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate, positive, honest, and committed to providing excellent care.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Nice To Haves
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia, sedation, and procedural support.
- Set up CRIs and perform medical calculations.
- Place IV catheters and manage fluid therapy.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate care.
- Collect diagnostic samples and maintain records.
- Position patients for radiology and follow radiology safety practices.
- Prepare blood and plasma transfusions.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options, with some plans available at little to no cost.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Covered licensing fees.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych.
- Pet insurance.
- Discounts for teammates’ pets.
- Uniform allowance.
- Teammate referral bonus program.
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
- Overnight differential.
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for full-time Veterinary Technicians and $6,000 for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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