Veterinary Technician, Wishing Well Veterinary Hospital, New Jersey

Suveto • Wayne, NJ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Wishing Well Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician. Located in Wayne, New Jersey, it is a full-service veterinary hospital committed to offering the best possible care for patients, striving to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families. The hospital delivers high-quality veterinary medicine including dental care, vaccinations, surgery, and urgent care. Veterinary Technicians provide support to veterinarians in various areas of the hospital and offer professional and efficient client service. This dynamic position requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
• Must be vaccinated for rabies and or be able to complete series prior to first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Dental prophylaxis
• Intubation
• Venipuncture
• I.V. catheter placement
• Radiology positioning
• Animal handling/restraint
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide for the patient’s needs.
• Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in files.
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
• Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test requirements.
• Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
• Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication including controlled substances as well as advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing and administering route protocols and common contraindications.
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints.
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet care discounts
• 401K with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants (SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN) at no cost to team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees