Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician

Long Valley Animal Hospital
, located in Long Valley, New Jersey, serves the pet populations of Long Valley, Chester, Hackettstown, Mendham, and surrounding areas. It’s our mission every day to empathize and demonstrate real care for our client’s pets and to provide exceptional veterinary medicine. Come see why our motto is “Where Cold Noses Meet Warm Hearts”.

Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ

The target schedule for this role is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, but is subject to change.

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Create an environment that bolsters the morale and retention of doctors and staff, where everyone is treated with respect and kindness
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Oversee staff to ensure that each job is being effectively handled and shifts are sufficiently staffed. Monitor employee competence and effectiveness.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be very comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
• Educating clients on preventive care and having a strong knowledge of the products we stock
• Deliver excellent customer service in all forms—face-to-face, phone calls, scheduling, following up with clients post-visit, and educating/empowering clients to provide the best care for their pets (Experience with Cornerstone a plus)

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care:
  Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics:
  Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food:
  Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance:
  Discounts available with our preferred vendor

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required
• Prior leadership experience required
• Ability to have dedicated surgery days based on hospital needs

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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