Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Who we are:

Cedar Brook Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician or Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Status: Full-time or Part-time (30-32 hours per week)

Salary: $19 - $24 per hour based on experience


Schedule: Flexible 4-5 day workweek with rotating half-day Saturday shifts

Experience: Experienced Veterinary Technicians and Assistants welcome; CVT welcomed but not required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program, plus no on-call shifts, no holiday work, and no Sundays

Ever dream of working somewhere that appreciates your medical skills, respects your lunch break, keeps the snack fridge stocked, and doesn't require you to pretend you're a serious adult 100% of the time?

We might be your people. We even have a lounge with Netflix and Prime Video! Cedar Brook Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician, experienced veterinary assistant, or Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our amazing team. If you're passionate about patient care, confident in your technical skills, and want coworkers who feel more like family than people you merely survive a shift with, keep reading.

We're a three-doctor, small animal general practice treating cats and dogs, and we're proud to provide quality medicine ranging from puppy and kitten wellness visits to radiographs, ultrasound, and everything in between.

We're a supportive, easygoing, family-like crew that believes you should be able to bring your whole self to work. Knitted a sweater for your cat? We need pictures. Feel the urge to start a midday sing-along? We'll try to find the right key. Have a particularly adorable patient? Prepare to show everyone approximately 47 pictures, and it may end up on our Facebook page.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians/Assistants Love It Here

• No on-call shifts, no holiday work, and no Sundays
• Regular, full 30-minute lunch breaks, because you deserve to eat your food while it's still warm, plus additional breaks when needed during longer shifts
• A fridge that's always stocked with snacks (yes, always) and a team lounge with Netflix and Prime Video
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Monthly team training and monthly team meetings, so you keep building your skills and always know what's going on at the hospital
• A supportive environment where questions are welcome, mentoring is part of the culture, and professional growth is encouraged
• Lend a Hand opportunities to give back
• A real voice: contribute ideas, improve workflows, and help shape the future of our hospital
• A team that celebrates birthdays, new babies, work anniversaries, and each other's successes

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Handle and restrain feline and canine patients with patience and compassion
• Obtain thorough patient histories and communicate clearly with clients
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture, and place IV catheters
• Administer subcutaneous fluids and prepare medications accurately
• Take diagnostic radiographs and run in-house lab work using IDEXX equipment
• Educate clients and help them feel confident about their pets' care
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for whatever adorable (or occasionally chaotic) patient walks through the door next
• Work independently, anticipate the team's needs, and take ownership of your responsibilities
• Share your knowledge, keep learning, and encourage your teammates to grow

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal setting
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) status welcomed but not required; experienced, non-credentialed vet techs and assistants are encouraged to apply
• Confidence in phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiographs, and in-house lab work
• Pride in your work and care for both the patient and the people attached to the leash
• Empathy, a positive attitude, and reliability
• Open communication and a collaborative, team-first approach
• Good judgment: you know when to jump in, when to ask for help, and when everyone needs a quick laugh
• Availability to work nights and Saturdays

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you love good medicine, appreciate a supportive team, believe lunch should actually happen, and don't mind the occasional debate over whose patient is the cutest, you may have just found your place as our next Veterinary Technician. Come for the medicine. Stay for the team. Take home the stories (and probably a few extra pet pictures).

Apply today and join the team at Cedar Brook Animal Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Cedar Brook Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels a sense of belonging, can bring their authentic self to work, and is empowered to reach their full potential.