What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Somerset Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! Somerset Animal Hospital is looking to add a registered veterinary technician or experienced assistant who brings creative ideas, critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to be the best to our team of compassionate professionals who aim to provide high-quality veterinary care.
Somerset Animal Hospital works to utilize our support staff and push them to grow and use their full abilities. Our veterinary technicians and assistants are involved in everything from administering vaccines to placing catheters and obtaining lab samples, client education/communication, monitoring anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, and preparing for and assisting with soft tissue surgery.
Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Somerset Animal Hospital offers consistent schedules and benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:
Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
Maintain a positive, supportive approach, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
What’s in it for you:
Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
No nights, no on-call shifts, and no holiday hours
Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Somerset Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.