Veterinary Technician, Primary Care

Absecon Veterinary Hospital is an independently, family-owned practice with about 14 doctors and 90 team members. We’re AAHA Accredited, Fear Free certified, Cat Friendly Gold certified and we offer primary care, urgent care, and surgery. We’re looking for veterinary technicians to join our primary care team! What you’ll do: Room patients, take histories, and get accurate vitals and weights Draw blood, place catheters, run in-house diagnostics, and give treatments and medications as directed Assist doctors with exams, injections, and procedures Use low-stress, Fear Free, Cat Friendly handling so patients and clients feel safe Talk with clients clearly about what’s happening and what comes next Keep accurate medical records and keep your treatment area and exam rooms stocked and clean What we’re looking for: Credentialed technicians (CVT, LVT, or RVT) are preferred We also hire recent graduates studying for the VTNE and experienced technicians who aren't credentialed.

We place you on our leveling system based on what you bring. General practice experience is helpful Someone who works well on a team and communicates directly and kindly Schedule: Primary Care shifts generally run from 8AM to 6PM, 9AM to 7PM, or 10AM to 8PM. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Hospital open hours are 8AM to 10PM, and we have overnight nursing for hospitalized cases.

Training & Continuing Education: You spend your first 30 days shadowing a partner on the floor to learn how to navigate our PIMS, hospital policies, and get comfortable within the practice. After that we add responsibilities a step at a time. We review how it's going at 30, 60, and 90 days, check in every six months, and do a full review each year.

Our leveling system runs from Technician Assistant 1 to Technician 3. Each level has skills sheets and study guides, so you know what to show to move up. VetMEDucate brings trainers into the hospital and pairs them with team members working on specific skills. If you're preparing for the VTNE, we have study resources for that. We also run internal courses, like sedation training, and RECOVER CPR training twice a year. After your first year, full-time team members get a yearly CE allowance: $350 for assistants and technicians who aren't credentialed, $1,500 for CVTs, and $2,000 for VTS. Full-time team members can also apply for tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 a year. Pay and Benefits: Pay is $19 to $35 per hour, depending on credentials, experience, and level. Sign on bonus available. Shift differentials available for hours between 8PM to 8AM, and Level 2 technicians receive weekend daytime shift differential. Full-time team members (30 or more hours a week) receive: Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days. AVH contributes $300 a month toward medical. 40 hours of sick leave, as well as accrued earned time off. You can start using it after 90 days. A 401(k) after 12 months, with a match: 100% of the first 3% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% Time and a half for hours worked on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & Christmas/New Years Eves after 4pm Overtime at time and a half after 40 hours A $165 annual scrub allowance - the hospital provides your first sets of scrubs as needed for average shifts worked Up to 50% off care for your own pets Employer-paid life insurance, a confidential employee assistance program, and paid bereavement leave Essential Functions: Must be able to ambulate/move 90% of time Must be able to move supplies and patients up to 50 pounds Must be able to use Fear-Free techniques to restrain patients Must have the ability to work in a hospital setting, which includes: Exposure to potential caustic agents, medical grade radiation, and cleaning products Exposure to zoonotic diseases and wounds potentially inflicted by patients Exposure to moderate to loud noises (such as barking) AVH is an equal opportunity employer. Example Schedule: Tuesday 9AM to 7PM Thursday 8AM to 6PM Friday 8AM to 6PM Saturday 9AM to 7PM