Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job Description

We are a busy small animal hospital that is looking for the right person to join our team. We are looking for someone who is energetic, compassionate and has great attention to detail. You will learn and advance your career in our fun, fast-paced hospital located in Northern New Jersey. We utilize our Technicians to their fullest potential and give them every opportunity to use the skills they learned in school. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Hours do include some evenings (to 6pm) and alternating Saturdays. At Montville Veterinary Group we know that maintaining a good work/life balance is key in supporting the long term health of your career. We offer flexible scheduling, paid holidays off, no on-call, and reasonable office hours.

We are seeking a part-time or full-time experienced Veterinary Technician who has graduated from an AVMA-accredited technician program. Our technicians use their training to deliver excellent comprehensive medical care including: routine diagnostic testing, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, nursing care and assisting in routine office appointments. Our technicians also assist our team of doctors with digital radiology, anesthesia administration/monitoring, surgery, and dentistry with digital x-ray.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Completion of an AVMA-accredited technician program with certification
• Excellent client communication skills
• Detail-oriented and a self-starter
• Must demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Working knowledge of routine diagnostic testing and radiology, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dentistry, nursing care, catheter placement, and venipuncture

If this sounds like the position for you, we would love to hear from you!

Full-time employees receive an excellent benefit package including health insurance (medical/dental/vision), 401K retirement package with company match, generous pet care discounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

The base hourly range for this position is $22.00-$30.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.