Veterinary Technician

Join the VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital Team

Location: 29 Cedar Lake Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $23-$27/hr

Schedule needed: Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays

We are seeking a talented Veterinary Technician to join our progressive, well-established five-doctor small animal practice full time. Our hospital is located in Blairstown, NJ, a semi-rural town in beautiful Northwest New Jersey providing easy access via Interstate 80 to New York City (one hour) to the east and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania (1/2 hour) to the west.

We are an AAHA certified, full service, computerized practice (paperless) with in-house blood machines, ultrasound, digital x-ray, monitoring equipment, high speed dental unit, dental x-ray, laser therapy and more, and we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

*Surgical and dental experience is required*

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• $1500 Signing Bonus Opportunity!
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Blairstown team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!