Vet Technician/ Assistant
Carevet
Vet Technician/Assistant
Location: Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Vet Technician/Assistant to join our veterinary team in Old Bridge, NJ. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in surgery assistance, room triage, and routine animal care procedures. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can provide excellent support to veterinarians and ensure the comfort and safety of our animal patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and materials are prepared and sterile.
- Perform room triage by assessing and prioritizing patient needs upon arrival.
- Administer vaccines accurately and safely according to veterinary protocols.
- Perform routine nail trims and express anal glands as part of animal grooming and health maintenance.
- Monitor patients pre- and post-surgery, recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to the veterinarian.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and surgical areas.
- Provide compassionate care and support to animals and their owners during visits.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with surgical assistance and sterile technique.
- Proficient in room triage and patient assessment.
- Knowledgeable in vaccine administration and animal health protocols.
- Skilled in performing nail trims and expressing anal glands.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Certification or training as a Vet Technician or Assistant preferred.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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