Join the VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital Team!
Are you looking to be a part of a team that supports and encourages each other? Do you want to grow as a leader through the guidance of mentors? Do you want to love your career and cultivate that same passion in others?
We are seeking a talented Veterinary Technician to join our progressive, well-established five-doctor small animal practice full time. We also see exotics and work with the animals from the local wolf preserve! Our hospital is located in Blairstown, NJ, a semi-rural town in beautiful Northwest New Jersey providing easy access via Interstate 80 to New York City (one hour) to the east and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania (1/2 hour) to the west.
We are an AAHA certified, full service, computerized practice (paperless) with in-house blood machines, ultrasound, digital x-ray, monitoring equipment, high speed dental unit, dental x-ray, laser therapy and more, and we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We have a large surgery and dentistry caseload along with many medicine cases. We utilize our vet techs in all areas of the hospital. Our techs are fluent in anesthesia, dentistry, laboratory work, nursing skills, etc., and pursuit of special interests by the technicians is not only supported but encouraged!
Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!
Why Join The VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital Family?
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a 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!
Leadership OpportunitiesCareer Development ProgramMedical/dental/vision, life insuranceVacation and holidays401KContinuing education allowanceFree mental health and wellness subscriptions (Lyra, Head Space)Referral bonusesCompetitive wageGenerous pet care discounts
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia MonitoringSurgical preparation and assistingDentistryRadiologyLaboratory workVenipunctureCatheter placementPharmacyPatient RecoveryCleaning and maintaining hospital premises and communal areasStocking treatment areas with medical equipment and suppliesAssisting our doctors, technicians and other team membersAssisting doctors in rooms during appointments, taking patient histories, creating estimatesEvening and weekend hours are part of the schedule. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience.