Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Raritan Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team. Whether you're an experienced technician or a licensed professional, we're looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and enjoys working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We're a community-focused hospital committed to practicing high-quality medicine while building lasting relationships with our clients and providing exceptional care for every patient who walks through our doors. Our technicians are an essential part of everything we do. From hands-on patient care and client education to anesthesia monitoring, surgery, dentistry, and technician appointments, you'll have the opportunity to fully utilize your skills while working alongside experienced veterinarians and a supportive team that wants to see you succeed. Whether you're looking to continue building your technical skills or take your career to the next level, we'll support your professional growth through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to expand your knowledge.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of veterinary technician experience
- Strong anesthesia monitoring and patient nursing skills
- Experience performing laboratory diagnostics, imaging, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and other core technical procedures
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and continuing to grow professionally
Nice To Haves
- A Veterinary Technician credential (LVT, RVT, or CVT) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate nursing care, patient handling, restraint, and husbandry
- Assist with surgery and dental procedures, including anesthesia monitoring
- Perform laboratory diagnostics, imaging, and sample collection
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Triage and assist with urgent and emergency cases
- Educate clients regarding medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Conduct technician appointments with the support of our veterinary assistants
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and teammates to provide outstanding patient care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
