Veterinary Technician

Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician

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VCA Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. We have a unique, collaborative and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be.

Our ideal candidate will have an energetic, outgoing and friendly personality, and will understand the importance of client education and communication.

If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary assistant and practice high quality veterinary medicine, come see why we are different. We love what we do and you will too With us, it’s not just a job… it’s a way of life

Why Join the VCA Ridgewood family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Growth & leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) 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:

Compassionate patient care
Client education and care
Pharmacy and medication administration
Lab sample collection and processing
Diagnostic imaging
Surgical preparation and assisting
Anesthesia monitoring
Dentistry
Medical recordkeeping

The pay range for this position is starts at $22/hr based on years of experience and education

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

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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