Veterinary Technician

The role

The Veterinary Technician provides skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.

What you will do

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Required qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Technician
• At least 3 years of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs individually and over 50 lbs with a team lift.
• Must be able to squat, bend, sit, and stand when needed and possibly for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount

About the company

Highlands Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Sparta, New Jersey. The team provides care for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, and other small animals.