Veterinary Technician or Assistant

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! Toms River Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 7-doctor GP Practice!

Our hospital has been serving the Toms River community for over 65 years. We are AAHA-accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Here at TRAH, we consider each other family!

Why Join The VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

· Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

· Leadership opportunities

· Career development programs

· Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

· Continuing education allowance

· Tuition support and sponsorships

· Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

· Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

· Referral bonuses

· Competitive wage

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality Veterinary medicine and patient care - with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. Strong computer and communication skills are necessary. As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, you will be supporting our Veterinarians by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties include (but are not limited to):

· Assisting Veterinarians with appointments

· Assisting Veterinarians with surgeries and anesthetic dentistries

· Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

· Maintaining medical records

· Filling prescriptions

· Providing compassionate care and a "home away from home" for hospitalized pets

· Providing exceptional customer service for our clients

· The ideal candidate will have:

· Experience as a veterinary technician/assistant is required; credentialed (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred but not required

· Experience in emergency medicine, surgery, and dentistry

· A positive, encouraging and supportive attitude

· Excellent communication skills

· Flexibility in hours including (but not limited to) evenings, weekends, and holidays

· Willingness and capability to be cross-trained in reception and kennel

· Working knowledge of computers

· Team player mindset, willing to learn new techniques and treatments

This is a Day Shift position

Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com