Mission Veterinary Partners Sea Girt , NJ 08750
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Sea Girt Animal Hospital is seeking an Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team! $1000 Sign On Bonus! Location: 2129 NJ-35 Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Compensation: This position's pay range is between $20 -$25 per hour based on experience level. There are additional annual bonus opportunities. Shift Details: Your schedule will include weekdays, 10 hour shifts (8am-6pm or 8:30am-6:30pm) and every other Saturdays (only open until 1pm). Hospital Details: Sea Girt Animal Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Sea Girt, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. We have a growing hospital and need to add additional staff to support our newly added veterinarian. Our canine, feline and exotic patients are looking for an energetic individual with a team oriented attitude and willingness to grow within the practice. We strive to offer mentorship and technical growth to all of our technicians. We have growth on our horizon! With our doctors trained in ultrasound, we look to incorporate this routinely for diagnostics. We are also planning on adding basic oncology to our services offered. We are looking for someone with working knowledge of a veterinary hospital. We want someone well versed on vaccines, medications, procedures as well as restraint, venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
Our hospital has a culture that is inclusive and team focused. Because of this, surgical experience and anesthetic monitoring are a plus but we can also train and grow your skill set.
Benefits:
PTO - 80
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
24 hour access
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
Optional Insurances Available
Life Insurance AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance
CE Benefits
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program
We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
Responsibilities
Major Duties:
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
Anesthesia/Surgery
Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
Radiology
Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
Mission Veterinary Partners