Job Details
Overview:
Berg Animal Hospital is adding a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to our team!
$1000 Sign on Bonus
* Must have at least 3 years of experience within a hospital setting. We utilize our technicians to the fullest. Must have experience with calculating drug doses, anesthesia administration and anesthetic monitoring experience.*
Location: 622 Rt-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
Compensation: $20 - $22
Clinic Hours:
Monday - 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tues day - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday - Closed
Berg Animal Hospital is currently in a phase of reconstruction, focusing on fostering a staff that is adaptable, mutually supportive, and career-oriented. We aim to create a work environment that our team looks forward to being a part of, with a culture that values accountability and support.
We are seeking a Veterinary Technician with at least three years of experience. Berg Animal Hospital is a bustling practice with three veterinarians, catering exclusively to dogs and cats.
Our services are extensive and include ultrasound, laser therapy, and we pride ourselves on being a Fear Free certified practice. If you're not yet Fear Free Certified, we've got you covered we'll sponsor your training. We strive to involve animals in their own care whenever feasible.
Our facility boasts state-of-the-art in-house laboratory equipment, including the innovative Imagyst, an artificially intelligent cytology reader that analyzes ear cytologies, fecals, urines, and fine needle aspirates.
Currently, we are on a mission to achieve AAHA accreditation, a rigorous 18-month journey that only 18% of veterinary hospitals nationwide have accomplished, signifying a high standard of medical excellence.
Teamwork is the cornerstone of our culture, where accountability is expected, and leadership is exemplified by fairness.
Our leaders adopt a servant leadership approach, prioritizing the growth and well-being of our employees over traditional leadership models. This philosophy empowers our staff and supports their highest level of performance.
While we aim for daily huddles to address immediate concerns, additionally, we hold monthly meetings to foster collaboration and strategize for future growth.
At Berg Animal Hospital, we highly value career advancement, offering opportunities for leadership training, participation in medical advisory groups, and mentorship programs.
Come join our team!
Benefits:
PTO - 80 hours
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
24 hour access
Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
Build coping skills to manage life s challenges and gain control of your life
Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
Optional Insurances Available
Life Insurance AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program
Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
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Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Responsibilities:
Major Duties:
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
Anesthesia/Surgery Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
Assist with inventory control informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
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