Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • Cologne, NJ

11h

About The Position

Cologne Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced or credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures. The technician helps anticipate the needs of veterinarians, contributes ideas and critical thinking to the hospital’s growth, and shares knowledge with teammates. Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs and the technician’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

This is a full-time position with four-day work weeks and rotating Saturday shifts. There are no night shifts, on-call shifts, or holiday hours. The hospital emphasizes work-life balance, flexible scheduling, mentoring, professional development, teamwork, and an inclusive workplace. The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and lift an unspecified weight with assistance.

Requirements

• Experience as a veterinary technician or a veterinary technician credential.
• Passion for pets and veterinary care.
• Creative ideas, critical thinking, and a drive to do excellent work.
• A positive, supportive attitude.
• Willingness to ask for help and offer help to others.
• Belief in teamwork and mutual respect.
• Availability for rotating Saturday shifts.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift an unspecified weight with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients.
• Anticipate veterinarians’ needs to help keep the day efficient and running smoothly.
• Support veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Share knowledge, skills, and experience with teammates.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings that encourage open communication and collaboration.
• Contribute creative ideas and critical thinking to help the hospital grow.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $21–$24 per hour.
• 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition support and a 529 Savings Plan.
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance, for full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated limitation in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Mentoring and career support.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Workplace snacks and drinks, occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed