Veterinary Technician- Union, NJ
About The Position
Westfield Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team in Union, NJ. We're looking for a technician with strong hands-on experience in surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and dentistry who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. While this position places a strong emphasis on surgery and dental procedures, you'll also be an integral part of our medical team by assisting in appointments, providing nursing care, and supporting daily hospital operations. We're looking for a well-rounded technician who enjoys variety and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience
- Strong experience with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and dentistry is required
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for patient safety and exceptional veterinary medicine
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting with dental extractions and dental radiology preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures
- Obtain patient histories and perform pre-operative assessments
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters
- Calculate and administer medications under veterinarian supervision
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
- Perform intubation and extubation
- Monitor ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, temperature, and anesthetic depth
- Maintain detailed anesthesia records and communicate changes in patient status promptly
- Perform dental prophylaxis and full-mouth dental radiographs
- Assist veterinarians with dental extractions and advanced dental procedures
- Prepare and maintain dental equipment and instruments
- Ensure accurate dental charting and patient documentation
- Assist veterinarians during appointments and treatments
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Administer medications and treatments
- Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Educate clients on medications, post-operative care, and preventive health
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment and surgical areas
Benefits
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified technicians (conditions apply)
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement for credentialed technicians
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Scrub allowance
- Employee pet care discounts
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
