Veterinary Head Technician

Lead with Purpose as a Veterinary Head Technician in Hillside, NJ

Make a Meaningful Impact:

Join People for Animals as a Veterinary Head Technician and use your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion to make essential veterinary care accessible to more pets and families. This in-person leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinary technician who wants to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven clinic. You will support high-quality medicine, mentor a dedicated team, and help cats and dogs receive the preventive and surgical care they need.

Your Daily Impact:

• You will lead and support veterinary technicians and assistants while promoting safe, efficient, compassionate patient care throughout a busy clinic day.
• You will oversee thorough surgical preparation, including patient readiness and pre-operative care, monitor anesthesia, assist with spay/neuter procedures, and respond confidently to changing patient conditions.
• You will support safe patient recovery by monitoring post-operative patients, recognizing changes in condition, and ensuring appropriate comfort, treatment, and discharge readiness.
• You will perform advanced technical duties, including IV catheterization, venipuncture, sample collection, medication administration, triage, and diagnostic support.
• You will help maintain organized surgical suites, prep, recovery, kennel, and exam areas while ensuring equipment is maintained and ready for use.
• You will support inventory, controlled-drug documentation, standard operating procedures, discharge planning, and workflow improvements that strengthen patient care.

What You Bring:

• You bring demonstrated veterinary technician experience with strong anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, surgical preparation, patient recovery, and animal care skills.
• You are confident with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, medication administration, sample collection, and recognizing changes in patient status.
• You communicate clearly with colleagues and clients and can provide calm, constructive leadership during a high-volume clinical day.
• You are committed to compassionate, safety-focused care that balances efficiency with an excellent experience for patients and pet owners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter, shelter medicine, affordable veterinary care, or community veterinary medicine will help you excel.
• Experience with preventive care, internal medicine, critical care, laboratory testing, X-rays, or ultrasound are valued.

Compensation and Benefits:

Earn $25 to $28 per hour , based on experience and qualifications. Your benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid vacation, and paid sick time. Build a meaningful veterinary career while supporting your own well-being.

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday schedule. Off on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

About the Company:

People for Animals, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing animal suffering through affordable essential veterinary healthcare, public policy advocacy, and community programs. With three veterinary clinics located throughout New Jersey, PFA provides high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and preventive veterinary care for cats and dogs. Our mission is to make essential veterinary services accessible to pet owners while improving animal welfare in the communities we serve. At People for Animals, our team plays an important role in making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them. We are committed to providing compassionate, quality veterinary care and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. Here, you will work alongside people who value your expertise, celebrate teamwork, and share your commitment to animal welfare.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

People for Animals is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where every team member is respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

Take the Next Step:

Apply today to bring your veterinary leadership, technical skills, and compassion to a role where your work improves lives every day.