Veterinary Technician/Assistant The Gentle Vet West Caldwell, NJ Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Qualifications Pet care Dispensing prescriptions Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary medication administration Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) Mops Mechanical ventilation monitoring Veterinary client education Animal blood collection Medication pass administration Monitoring and managing IVs One-on-one patient counseling Veterinary radiography operation Clinical data entry Anesthesiology Medical laboratory work experience Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Pharmaceutical calculations Patient family and caregiver education Animal patient charting Patient billing Communication with pet owners Patient monitoring during surgery Veterinary laboratory work Patient counseling Vacuum cleaners Healthcare treatment Managing patient records Veterinary surgical sterility maintenance Pet medication administration Full Job Description Focused on you We are proud of so many things. But perhaps most of all is the way we care for our team. We have worked diligently to build a special kind of environment. Where you feel truly supported, appreciated, and empowered. Where your development and needs come first. Where you can truly thrive. Benefits Health Insurance 401k Paid Time off Uniform Allowance Competitive Pay Pet Care Discounts Continued Education Veterinary Technician/Assistant (1-2) - Full Time Benefits include: 401-K, Health Insurance, Employee Discounts, Vacation A drama-free working culture. Fear-free is a plus but not required. 1-2 years of experience preferred. Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients. Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples. Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy. Performing dental cleanings, surgery prep & cleaning. Operating autoclaves; including wrapping packs and other sterilization packs. Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories. Calculating medication dosages and providing dosage instructions for clients. Entering patients' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records. (Knowing Intravet software is a plus!) Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials. Vacuuming, Mopping, and Emptying trash cans at end of shifts