Veterinary Technician

Plainfield Animal Hospital•South Plainfield, NJ

About The Position

Plainfield Animal Hospital is a general practice veterinary hospital that values teamwork, growth, and exceptional patient care. Our team is dedicated to creating a positive and collaborative environment. We support and encourage a culture that blends compassion with fun, making us an exciting and supportive team to join. Position Overview The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
Candidate must be proficient in core technical skills, including but not limited to venipuncture, safe and effective patient restraint, sample collection, and vaccine/medication administration.
Strong clinical judgment, reliability, veterinary medicine knowledge, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Flexibility with scheduling, including rotating Sundays, mornings, evenings, or holidays, is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.

Responsibilities

Providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.
Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
Obtain and verify medications.
Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.