Job description

Experienced technician? Recently graduated? Interested in building a new skill set in emergency medicine? Looking for a new career caring for animals? If so, we may just be the right fit for you.

Jersey Shore Veterinary is currently hiring for part-time and full-time veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and receptionists. We offer highly competitive personal pet benefits in addition to excellent holiday shift compensation to our part time staff and additional medical, retirement, and vacation pay available to full-time employees. Continuing education reimbursement available for full-time, credentialed technicians. Pay is based on experience.

PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH YOUR AVAILABILITY

We believe in a culture of team-work and fun and offer our full support in areas of professional development and continuing education. Please see job descriptions for each available position below:

Veterinary Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments, including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, catheter placement, processing in-house and reference lab samples, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophy, surgical preparation, hospitalized patient care, critical/emergency care and triage
• Check in clients, take medical history, obtain patient vital signs
• Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
• Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
• Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
• Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
• Weigh pet at each visit and record in electronic medical record
• Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
• Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
• Field questions and inquiries about products and services
• Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform both general and dental radiograph exams per protocol
• Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
• Fill prescriptions per veterinarian's orders
• Client education, including but not limited to, preventative care, dental care, and pre and post-surgical care
• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record
• Assist in training of new staff and be a positive role model to veterinary assistants and junior staff
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications

• Associates in Veterinary Technology or equivalent CVT training program preferred but not required
• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• At least 2 years experience as a Veterinary Technician
• Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
• Basic math and writing skills

Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and Technicians in patient care and medical treatments, including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, critical/emergency care and triage
• Check in clients, take medical history, obtain patient vital signs
• Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
• Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
• Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
• Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
• Weigh pet at each visit and record in electronic medical record
• Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
• Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
• Field questions and inquiries about products and services
• Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
• Fill prescriptions per veterinarian's orders
• Client education, including but not limited to: preventative care, dental care
• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Some experience as a veterinary assistant or participation in a veterinary assistant program is preferred but not required
• Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
• Basic math and writing skills

Receptionist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and Technicians in patient care and medical treatments as needed
• Check in clients and obtain patient weights
• Provide compassionate and friendly care and service to patients and clients
• Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
• Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
• Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
• Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
• Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
• Field questions and inquiries about products and services
• Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
• Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
• Scanning, filing, and faxing of documents and medical records
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Perform other duties assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Previous experience in customer service preferred but willing someone with the right personality
• Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
• Basic math and writing skills

Please apply through indeed. A resume must accompany all applications in order to be considered for this position.

We also ask that you please include your availability in the cover section of this application, as well as which position(s) you are applying for.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CVT, LVT, RVT, or VA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barnegat, NJ 08005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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