Veterinary Nurse•Experienced North Jersey Veterinary Hospital North Haledon, NJ Job Details Full-time $18•$30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Companion animal handling Teamwork Dog handling Communication with pet owners Veterinary wound closure assistance Veterinary surgical instrument sterilization Veterinary electrocautery assistance Veterinary surgical instrument assistance Veterinary surgical sterility maintenance Full Job Description We are a privately owned, two-doctor small animal hospital where patient care, teamwork, and client relationships matter. We are not interested in creating a revolving-door workplace. We're looking for someone who wants to put down roots, grow with our hospital, and become part of our family. If you're the person who can walk into a busy treatment area, recognize what needs to be done, support your doctor and fellow nurses, advocate for your patients, and still treat every client with kindness — we want to meet you. What Makes NJVH Different? At NJVH, we believe veterinary medicine should be both high-quality and human. We offer a supportive environment where experienced nurses are trusted to use their skills and judgment while continuing to learn and grow. You'll work alongside veterinarians who value their nursing team and understand that excellent patient care is a team effort. Our hospital is equipped with modern technology, including CO₂ surgical laser, digital dental radiography, in-house laboratory and diagnostic equipment, and modern surgical/anesthesia capabilities. We also believe in work-life balance, continuing education, and treating our team with the same compassion we provide our clients. What You'll Be Doing Our Veterinary Nurses are an integral part of patient care and hospital operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited too: Patient assessment, history-taking, and triage Assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatment Venipuncture and IV catheter placement Anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation Surgical assisting and patient recovery Dental procedures including charting, scaling, polishing, and dental radiographs Laboratory sample collection and processing Radiology and diagnostic procedures In-house laboratory equipment Medication preparation and pharmacy responsibilities Patient treatments and nursing care Safe and compassionate restraint and handling Client communication and patient education Accurate medical record documentation Surgical instrument cleaning, sterilization, and room preparation Maintaining a clean, organized treatment environment Patient discharge and client education Supporting doctors and fellow nurses throughout the day Helping wherever needed — because we're a team We're Looking for

Someone Who Is:

Experienced. You know your way around a treatment area and don't need to be told what needs to happen next. Compassionate. You genuinely care about your patients, their families, and your coworkers. Confident but teachable. You are comfortable with your skills but always willing to learn something new. A team player. You understand that veterinary medicine works best when everyone supports one another. A strong communicator. You can communicate professionally with doctors, coworkers, and clients — even on difficult days. Reliable. Your team needs to be able to count on you. Organized. You can prioritize when the hospital gets busy without losing sight of patient care. Positive. We don't expect every day to be perfect. We do expect our team to contribute to a positive workplace. For this position, we are specifically seeking an experienced veterinary nurse/technician . Minimum 2+ years of veterinary nursing/technician experience preferred Veterinary Technician/Nurse program graduate preferred CVT/LVT certification is a plus, but not required Strong anesthesia and surgical experience preferred Dental experience preferred Comfortable with venipuncture and catheter placement Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask for help Physical Requirements Ability to safely lift and handle approximately 40 lbs Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment Ability to safely restrain and handle dogs and cats

Schedule Full-Time Monday:

7:30 AM•6:00

PM Tuesday:

7:30 AM•6:00

PM Thursday:

7:30 AM•6:00

PM Friday:

7:30 AM•4:00

PM Sunday:

8:00 AM•2:00 PM Closed Wednesday & Saturday No major holidays Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Benefits include: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Sick Days Continuing Education Allowance Tuition Support Uniform Allowance Generous Employee/Fur Child Discount Opportunity for professional growth Supportive team environment If you're looking for a hospital where you're more than just a number on the schedule , we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$18.00•$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

veterinary nursing/technicaian: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

1st Language•English, 2nd Language•Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

North Haledon, NJ 07508 (Required)

Work Location:

In person