Veterinary Technician Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals 📍 Verona & Montclair, NJ 💲 $22.00–$30.00/hour (Based on Experience) 🕒 Full-Time Build Your Veterinary Career with a Team That Values You At Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a supportive workplace where our team members can thrive. Our collaborative doctors, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff work together to deliver high-quality medicine and outstanding client service every day. We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to providing compassionate patient care. What You'll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting our veterinarians throughout appointments, diagnostics, surgery, and patient care. Your responsibilities will include: • Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures • Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures and recovery • Administer medications, injections, and fluid therapy • Perform venipuncture, laboratory sample collection, and in-house diagnostic testing • Run laboratory procedures including fecal exams, urinalysis, skin scrapings, ear cytology, heartworm testing, and fungal cultures • Take high-quality digital radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging • Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures • Admit and discharge patients while providing clear home-care instructions to clients • Educate clients on medications, preventive care, and treatment plans • Prepare treatment estimates and discuss recommendations with pet owners • Maintain surgical instruments, treatment areas, and exam rooms • Monitor inventory of medications and medical supplies • Maintain accurate medical records • Assist teammates throughout the hospital to ensure exceptional patient care What We're Looking For • High school diploma or equivalent • At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience preferred • Strong technical and nursing skills • Experience with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and radiology preferred • Excellent communication and client education skills • Ability to remain calm and organized in a busy clinical environment • Team-oriented with a compassionate and positive attitude Why You'll Love Working Here • Collaborative doctors who value and utilize their technicians • Supportive, team-first culture • Opportunity to fully use your technical skills • Modern equipment and quality medicine • Established hospitals with loyal clients and strong community roots • Opportunities for continued learning and career growth Benefits • Competitive compensation • Sign-On Bonus Available • Monthly Bonus Opportunities • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • 401(k) • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays • Annual Scrub Allowance • Free RACE-Approved Continuing Education • Employee Pet Care Discounts • Pet Insurance Discounts • Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities within our network Schedule • Full-Time • Monday–Friday • 8-hour shifts • Rotating weekends Physical Requirements This position requires standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, safely restraining animals of varying sizes, and working in a veterinary hospital environment with exposure to anesthetic gases, laboratory samples, animal odors, and occasional bites or scratches. If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your team truly supports one another, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join the team at Verona & Montclair Animal Hospitals! Learn more: www.vahmah.com