What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Cream Ridge Animal Clinic?
About the Clinic
The Cream Ridge Animal Clinic has been serving families in the Central Jersey area with quality pet care for over 35 years. Started as a small facility, Barbara Eisen, VMD built up the practice to see both general wellness visits and advanced cases, while still keeping its hometown charm. The animal clinic now has additional doctors, Suzanne Wolf, DVM and Carrie Ruge, VMD, serving the community.
The Cream Ridge Animal Clinic is dedicated to providing the very best long-term animal health and welfare. A realistic and compassionate approach creates a comfortable and safe atmosphere for pets and their families. Over the years, the clinic has kept up with industry advances and has incorporated more integrative medicine and laser therapy into their practice.
About the Role
We are in search of a full-time experienced Veterinary Technician. In this role, you’ll be expected to maintain a comfortable bedside manner with clients and their animals, take and understand a patient’s medical history, restrain animals during appointments and procedures, fill medications accurately, clean and tidy the animal cages and rooms, and care for hospitalized patients. The ideal candidate also knows how to draw blood, monitor anesthesia, and recover surgical patients.
Typical work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 6 pm, and Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. We do, however, offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a technician is preferred
- Experience with and a love for animals
- Must be available Monday through Friday for appointments and procedures
- Must be available some Saturdays (9 am - 12 pm) for medication pick-ups
Benefits & Perks
- $16 - $22 / hour dependent on previous experience
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling options with the potential for shorter/longer daily shifts
- Discounts on care for your own pets
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22