Veterinary Assistant, Belle Mead, New jersey

Suveto • Montgomery, NJ

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Harlingen Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician(s) to join their team. Located in Belle Mead, New Jersey, Harlingen Veterinary Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients. They strive to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families, delivering high-quality veterinary medicine including dental care, vaccinations, surgery, and urgent care. This position involves supporting veterinarians in various hospital areas and providing professional and efficient client service. It is a dynamic role requiring 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees