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Veterinary Technician *Day Shift* - Newton Veterinary Hospital - NJ

Newton Veterinary HospitalOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Technician
  • Level II-III
  • Full Time
  • Days
  • Venipuncture
  • blood collection
  • IV catheter placement
  • Patient restraint
  • handling
  • Medication administration

Nice to have

  • well-rounded technical skillset
  • increasing independence
  • dependable
  • organized
  • prioritize
  • busy hospital environment

Role summary

Newton Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Level II-III Veterinary Technician for a full-time, daytime position. This role involves a diverse caseload in a 24/7 emergency and general practice hospital, requiring strong technical skills, independent work on core responsibilities, and collaboration within a fast-paced team. Responsibilities include venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, dental procedures, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and medical documentation. Saturday availability is required. The hospital offers a tiered career ladder for professional growth and transparent wage progression, with licensed CVTs earning additional compensation.

Experienced Veterinary Technician – Advanced Level II-III | Full Time, Days

Newton Veterinary Hospital | Newton, NJ

Join the Newton Veterinary Hospital Team

Newton Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Level II Veterinary Technician to join our team in a full-time daytime position. As a 24/7 emergency and general practice hospital, Newton offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload while continuing to strengthen your technical skills alongside an experienced and supportive veterinary team.

We are looking for someone who has a strong foundation in veterinary medicine, is comfortable working independently with core technician responsibilities, and enjoys being part of a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.

Schedule

This is a full-time daytime position with scheduling options of:

  • Three 12-hour shifts per week OR four 10-hour shifts per week
  • Saturday availability is required

    • What We're Looking For

    Our ideal Advanced Level II-III Veterinary Technician has a solid technical foundation and is comfortable with responsibilities including:

  • Venipuncture and blood collection
  • IV catheter placement
  • Patient restraint and handling
  • Medication administration
  • Laboratory sample collection and processing
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical preparation and assistance
  • Comfortable with surgical prep and anesthesia monitoring for ER abdominal surgery
  • Dental procedures and patient care
  • Hospitalized patient treatments and nursing care
  • Diagnostic imaging assistance
  • Accurate medical documentation
  • Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating concerns to the medical team
  • Providing compassionate care to patients and clear communication with clients
  • Working collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary assistants

    • Our Ideal Candidate

    We'd love to meet someone who:

  • Has previous veterinary technician experience and a well-rounded technical skillset
  • Is comfortable handling routine technician responsibilities with increasing independence
  • Has experience with surgery, ER abdominal surgeries, anesthesia, dentistry, and hospitalized patient care
  • Is dependable, organized, and able to prioritize in a busy hospital environment
  • Communicates well and enjoys working as part of a team
  • Is eager to continue learning and developing their technical skills
  • Is able to work Saturdays as part of their regular schedule
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is required

    • New Jersey CVT certification is welcomed but is not required for this position.

    Why You'll Love Working Here

    Career Growth That Doesn't Stop

    Our Tiered Veterinary Technician Career Ladder gives you a clear roadmap for professional growth with transparent expectations and compensation.

    Level I Veterinary Technician

  • Novice • Intermediate • Advanced
  • $24.00–$26.00/hour

    • Level II Veterinary Technician

  • Novice • Intermediate • Advanced
  • $27.00–$29.00/hour

    • Level III Veterinary Technician

  • Novice • Intermediate • Advanced
  • $30.00–$32.00/hour

    • Licensed New Jersey CVTs earn an additional 25% above the posted pay ranges.

    Every technician receives:

  • Personalized mentorship
  • Regular career development meetings
  • Individual growth plans
  • Clear advancement opportunities
  • Transparent wage progression

    • About Newton Veterinary Hospital

    Since 2001, Newton Veterinary Hospital has provided exceptional emergency and general practice medicine to pets throughout northern New Jersey. Our hospital combines the excitement of a 24/7 emergency referral center with the continuity of general practice, allowing technicians to build skills across emergency medicine, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and critical care. You'll work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and quality medicine.

    Our equipment includes:

  • Digital Radiography
  • Digital Dental Radiography
  • In-House Laboratory
  • Ultrasound
  • LigaSure
  • Advanced Monitoring Equipment

    • Compensation

    $24.00–$32.00/hour

    Compensation is based on experience, technical skillset, and technician level.

    Licensed New Jersey CVTs earn 25% above the posted wage ranges.

    Benefits

    Time Off

  • Four weeks of PTO
  • Two floating holidays

    • Health & Wellness

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

    • Professional Development

  • Continuing Education
  • Tuition assistance
  • $150 annual uniform allowance

    • Additional Perks

  • 401(k)
  • Discounted pet care
  • Industry-leading parental leave

    • Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

    Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

    Stay connected with VIP!Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.

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