Veterinary Technician Lincoln Ave Cat & Dog Hospital Fair Lawn, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Veterinary Technology Animal hospital experience Emergency medicine Critical care experience Veterinary surgical sterility maintenance Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will assist veterinarians with a wide range of medical procedures, ensure the comfort and safety of our animal patients, and support pet owners with compassionate communication. Your expertise in animal handling, medical procedures, and veterinary technology will help us deliver top-tier veterinary services in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners. Responsibilities Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures, ensuring all protocols are followed with precision. Perform animal restraint and handling to facilitate safe and effective treatment while minimizing stress for pets. Conduct laboratory work including blood draws, phlebotomy, and sample processing to support diagnostic testing. Operate medical equipment such as radiology machines, anesthesia monitors, and laboratory analyzers with confidence and accuracy. Administer medications, vaccines, and fluids via IV insertion or other routes following veterinary guidelines. Monitor animals under anesthesia during surgical procedures, ensuring proper sedation levels and vital sign stability. Maintain detailed records using veterinary software for patient history, treatments, lab results, and radiology diagnostics. Skills Proven kennel experience combined with animal husbandry knowledge to care for animals before and after procedures. Strong understanding of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and emergency medicine protocols. Hands-on experience with dental terminology, pet grooming, and animal restraint techniques. Skilled in veterinary critical care practices including intensive care management and anesthesia monitoring. Proficiency in laboratory work such as phlebotomy, diagnostic radiology, pet grooming, and radiology diagnostics. Ability to handle dogs confidently along with general animal handling skills across various species including equine experience when applicable. Familiarity with veterinary surgical assistance tasks like animal catheterization and aseptic technique to support surgical teams effectively. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering compassionate pet care while advancing your career in veterinary medicine! We value energetic professionals eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to improve animal health.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person