Veterinary Technician
@ NVA General Practice

Hainesport, NJ
$20,000
On Site
Part Time
Posted 4 days ago

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About My Pet’s Veterinary Center

My Pet’s Veterinary Center is an AAHA accredited animal hospital located in Hainesport, New Jersey. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. Enjoy a generous employee discount, flexible schedule, and a great work-life balance with no overnights and no Sundays.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $18-$22 based on experience.

  • Flexible hours
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Monthly office snack subscriptions
  • Employee discounts

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Technician at My Pet’s Veterinary Center, you will:

  • Collect blood and urine samples and run diagnostic tests
  • Place catheters and monitor anesthetic procedures
  • Calculate drug dosages
  • Assist in exam rooms by taking patient history, vital signs and weight
  • Prepare vaccines, provide client education, and assist with animal restraint
  • Conduct appointments for procedures like suture removal, nail trims, vaccine administration, long-term medication monitoring, surgery admission and discharge
  • Support doctors by enhancing productivity, client service and patient care

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least 2 years experience in a veterinary practice or be recent Veterinary Technology graduates. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Experience in proper animal handling and restraint
  • Knowledge of small animal vaccinations, medications, and preventatives
  • Basic veterinary medical knowledge
  • Experience in Veterinary Anesthesia and Dentistry (strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency with policies, reports, and form completion
  • Excellent telephone, oral, and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, active listening, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid Driver’s License

Anticipated Schedule

Flexible, part time hours with rotating Saturday shifts (5, 8, or 12 hours).

Key Skills/Competency

  • Veterinary experience
  • Animal handling
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Vaccine administration
  • Client education
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
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How to Get Hired at NVA General Practice

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research NVA General Practice's culture: Study mission, values, and hospital reviews.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight veterinary technical skills and experience.
  • Showcase certifications: Include AAHA and veterinary training credentials.
  • Prepare for interviews: Focus on animal handling and diagnostic tasks.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review diagnostic testing procedures.
Practice dosage calculations.
Study anesthesia protocols.
Refresh vaccination protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past team conflict resolution.
Explain handling challenging animal cases.
Share experiences with time management.
Discuss client communication examples.

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