Veterinary Technician or Assistant

We are growing and need more help! Devotion Veterinary Care is a 3-year-old single doctor general practice located in Pine Brook, NJ that focuses on providing comprehensive and personalized patient care for dogs and cats. We are looking for someone who has a genuine love for animals, demonstrates superlative customer service skills, and possesses a strong, can-do work ethic.

To assist the doctor(s) in executing treatment plans for patients, communicate with and educate clients about medical recommendations, treatments, and procedures, maintain function and cleanliness of clinical premises and equipment, oversee anesthetic monitoring and implementation of anesthetic protocols, perform dental radiographs and prophylaxis, and to attend to doctor’s needs during dental and surgical procedures.

• Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing and people-oriented
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• MUST be capable of being cross-trained for front office/receptionist duties
• Telephone and computer skills are essential
• Well groomed, organized and is detail oriented
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• This is a full-time position not to exceed 40 hours per week

• Education:
  
  CVT or LVT preferred
• Experience:
  
  1 year or more in a veterinary hospital are required

• Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures and examinations
• Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Fills medication prescriptions.
• Monitors animals during anesthesia and recovery and notifies veterinarian(s) of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
• Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
• Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
• Administers medications and immunizations to animals as prescribed by veterinarian(s).
• Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
• Is able to place intravenous catheters and perform endotracheal intubation
• Demonstrates an understanding of workplace safety and OSHA guidelines/regulations
• Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Performs routine laboratory tests and diagnostic tests, such as running packed cell volume measurements, interpreting ear cytologies, measuring blood pressure via Doppler, and taking radiographs (both general and intraoral during dental procedures)
• Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
• Performs office reception duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and helping customers.
• Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws, ear cleanings, and anal sac expressions

* The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.