Veterinary Technician - Budd Lake Animal Hospital - NJ

Seeking Experienced Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team at Budd Lake Animal Hospital

• Location: Budd Lake Animal Hospital - Hackettstown, NJ
• Dedicated 3 DVM practice with amazing clientele
• Schedule: Full-Time, flexible schedule options available
  • Required: Wednesdays until 8:00 pm and every Saturday are REQUIRED
• Compensation: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour (Compensation based on experience, credentials, and skillset)

At Budd Lake Animal Hospital, we are here for the animals — and we are here for you. We recognize the passion and dedication veterinary technicians bring to their work, and we believe in supporting that commitment with a collaborative team culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospital that values teamwork, high-quality medicine, and strong technician utilization, we would love to meet you.

A Day in the Life:

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures while ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow throughout the hospital
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia and vital signs during surgical and dental procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Provide attentive nursing care for hospitalized and recovering patients, including monitoring, medication administration, and comfort care
• Place IV catheters, administer IV fluids, and assist with fluid therapy and treatment plans
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples for laboratory testing
• Operate diagnostic equipment including digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house laboratory analyzers
• Support dental procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and dental radiography
• Accurately maintain medical records, treatment logs, and patient documentation
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding treatment plans, patient updates, and post-procedure care
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care and maintain an efficient hospital environment

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Benefits:

Compensation: $22.00-$25.00 an hour to commensurate with experience, credentials, and skillset

• Flexible work schedules
• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income during unforeseen events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
• Paid Time Off:
  • Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates.
  • Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility.
• Training & Development:
  • Continuing education
  • Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.
• Uniform Allowance: $150 per year for full-time teammates to ensure you’re equipped with professional attire.
• Discounted Pet Care
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy:
  • 6–8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD).
  • An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP.
  • For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes:
  • For Non-Birth Parent(s): 6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.

About Our Hospital

About Us:

Budd Lake Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital, offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care. We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we strive to provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs in the Hackettstown, NJ area. Our diagnostic equipment includes an in-house laboratory, radiography, digital dental radiography, and more. Most importantly, we have phenomenal, experienced support staff who are crucial to the success of patient and client care. Our wonderful 3 doctors perform a variety of routine and basic soft tissue procedures, as well as dentistry. All our patients undergoing anesthesia have pre-op lab work and receive an IV catheter, IV fluids, and are carefully monitored and recovered by our skilled veterinary technicians.

Hospital Hours of Operation are as followed:

• Monday: 8A-6P
• Tuesday: 8A-6P
• Wednesday: 8A-8P
• Thursday: 8A-6P
• Friday: 8A-6P
• Saturday: 9A-2P

What makes our hospital special:

• Established, trusted hospital with a loyal client base
• Collaborative, supportive team that values technicians and teamwork
• Modern diagnostic equipment including in-house lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound
• 3 Veterinarians who practice high-quality medicine and perform a variety of surgical and dental procedures
• Technicians who are trusted to fully utilize their skills and play an active role in patient care
• A busy, well-run hospital with a strong focus on teamwork, efficiency, and patient care

Learn more about our hospital here:

• Budd Lake Animal Hospital's Facebook Page

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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