Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Garden State Veterinary Services Woodbridge is excited to welcome Veterinary Technicians to our emergency team!

Why Choose Garden State Veterinary Services 

Garden State Veterinary Services (GSVS) Woodbridge is part of a family of hospitals that has existed for more than 30 years. Located nearby are Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown, Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services and GSVS Veterinary Emergency Care Toms River. 

What sets the GSVS family of hospitals apart is the incredible loyalty and dedication of its team members who have proudly called the hospital home for decades. That continuity fosters a supportive, team-driven culture rooted in trust and cross-functional collaboration. 

Located at: 1200 Route 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Position Summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a skilled and compassionate credentialed technician to deliver high-quality clinical support at a partner hospital. The credentialed technician works under the direction and supervision of licensed veterinarians to provide professional health care support across a full range of clinical tasks.

Consistent with AVMA policy, the veterinary technician's role is to provide professional health care in conjunction with the veterinarian, and all duties are performed under the direction, supervision and responsibility of licensed veterinarians in compliance with federal, state and local laws. Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice is required. Credentialed technicians may not diagnose, prescribe, perform surgery or engage in any other activity prohibited by the applicable state veterinary practice act.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Triage

• Perform patient intake assessments including obtaining history, recording vital signs and preparing exam spaces under veterinarian direction.

• Assist with triage of emergency and urgent cases, communicating patient status to the veterinarian promptly and accurately.

• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition and report observations with clinical precision.

• Maintain accurate and complete patient records within the practice management system.

Clinical Procedures and Treatments

• Perform the full scope of credentialed technician duties including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment as directed by the veterinarian.

• Collect and prepare diagnostic specimens for in-house and reference laboratory analysis.

• Support surgical and emergency procedures with clinical competence and composure.

• Administer prescribed medications via all appropriate routes under veterinary direction and in compliance with DEA and state pharmacy regulations.

• Support controlled substance handling, documentation and inventory compliance under the direction of the supervising veterinarian or technician manager.

Client Communication

• Communicate patient updates, care plans and discharge instructions to clients with clarity, compassion and clinical accuracy.

• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations, medication instructions and home care guidance in client-accessible language.

• Escalate clinical questions beyond technician scope to the veterinarian promptly and transparently.

Team Support and Mentorship

• Support and guide patient care associates, veterinary assistants and kennel attendants in daily clinical tasks, serving as a clinical resource and role model.

• Participate in the orientation and on-the-job training of new patient care team members as directed.

• Collaborate with the technician supervisor or manager on patient care workflows, team efficiency and quality of care initiatives.

• Contribute to a team culture that values openness to feedback and continuous clinical growth, remaining receptive to direction and sharing knowledge generously with teammates.

Qualifications

Required

• Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice.

• Graduation from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program and successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

• Demonstrated clinical proficiency across core technician competencies including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration and patient assessment.

• Strong observational, critical thinking and communication skills.

• Commitment to working within the legal and ethical standards of the veterinary technician profession as defined by the applicable state practice act.

Preferred

• Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital.

• Familiarity with specialty-specific clinical protocols in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, surgery or oncology.

• Prior experience mentoring or training veterinary assistants or patient care associates.

• Active participation in continuing education through NAVTA, state veterinary technician associations or specialty academies.

CORE Competencies

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, we harness the hearts, minds and effort of our teammates, united in our CIRCLE of Core Values, to help us unlock our full potential.

• Compassion — We lead with heart in every interaction. For our patients, this means attentive care. For clients, it means guiding them with understanding. For each other, it means creating a culture founded on respect and trust.

• Integrity — We always do what's right. Through accountability, honesty and transparency, we uphold the highest ethical and medical standards and honor the trust placed in us in every decision.

• Respect — The best outcomes come from working together with heart and valuing every perspective. By honoring each other's expertise, we create an environment where collaboration thrives and ideas emerge at every level.

• Community — We harness the strengths of our people to build a culture where everyone is seen, heard and valued. This unity fosters trust across teams and assures clients their pets are cared for by one team.

• Leadership — We set the standard for exceptional care by combining sharp minds, medical expertise and compassion. Through best-in-class tools, collaboration and a growth mindset, we uphold our role as leaders in specialty and emergency veterinary care.

• Evolution — We stay curious, adaptable and seek ways to elevate patient care. By committing to a growth mindset and supporting each other, we unlock the fullest potential of individuals, teams and our organization.

Work Environment

This position is onsite full-time at a partner hospital. The role requires frequent physical activity throughout clinical areas including standing, lifting and animal handling for extended periods. The credentialed technician will regularly work with patients in varying degrees of illness or injury, assist with emergency and surgical procedures and interact with clients in emotional distress.

Exposure to anesthetic agents, biological specimens, controlled substances, clinical noise and the general intensity of a specialty and emergency hospital is expected. Continuing education requirements for credential renewal are the responsibility of the individual technician. Hours include evenings, weekends and holidays consistent with 24-hour hospital operations.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $23/hr - $35/hr + Overnight differential
• Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm OR Wednesday - Saturday, 8am - 7pm
• Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 for Full-Time Veterinary Technicians and $6,000 for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
• Access earned wages before payday with DailyPay

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance options, with some plans available at little to no cost
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Covered licensing fees and continuing education allowance
• Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych
• Pet insurance and generous discounts for teammates’ pets
• Uniforms allowance
• Teammate referral bonus program

Base Pay 23 - 35 USD