Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Credentialed Veterinary Technician | Park Ridge, New Jersey

The spay is prepped and ready when the doctor walks in. An hour later, you're reading dental radiographs and catching a fractured root before it becomes a bigger problem. By afternoon, you've got a bearded dragon steady on the table for bloodwork, calm as anything. At Park Ridge Animal Hospital , this is what a Certified Veterinary Technician does here: full scope, real trust, real medicine. If you've got 3 to 5 years of experience and you're ready for a practice that actually uses it, keep reading.

About the Practice

Park Ridge Animal Hospital has cared for the Pascack Valley community since 1966, and we're a Fear Free certified, full-service hospital offering wellness care, in-house lab and imaging, cold laser therapy, acupuncture, surgery, dentistry, and care for exotics including reptiles, rabbits, and pocket pets. We built our current facility around low-stress visits for pets and calm, capable days for our team. If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a practice that uses your full skill set, this is it.

What You'll Help Make Possible

• Diagnoses that come faster because lab work and imaging are handled accurately and efficiently
• Surgical days that run smoothly because prep, monitoring, and recovery are in steady hands
• Patients who stay calm through procedures because someone experienced is guiding them through it
• Doctors who can stay focused on medicine because the technical work is fully covered
• Clients who leave confident in the care their pet just received

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Current Certified Veterinary Technician credential

Preferred

• Experience with dental radiography, surgical assisting, or exotic patient care
• Interest in continuing to grow technical skills within veterinary medicine

Schedule

• Part-time, day shifts
• 6-hour shifts
• No weekend coverage required
• No holiday coverage required

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $28.00 - $33.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

• Up to a 5% match on your 401(k)
• A generous CE allowance to help fuel your growth
• Uniform allowance to keep you comfortable and clinic-ready
• Discounted care for your personal pets
• Paid Time Off for those working 25+ hours per week
• A robust Employee Assistance Program covering mental health support, financial tools, and everything in between
• Access to Encore Vet Group's exclusive library of training, education, and development resources

Park Ridge Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you:

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love - caring for animals while advancing your career.

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Pay Range

USD $28.00 - USD $33.00 /Hr.