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Veritas Veterinary Partners

Acquires and supports specialty veterinary hospitals

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 11
Part-timeWoodbridge Township, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice is required.
  • Graduation from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program and successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) are required.
  • Demonstrated clinical proficiency across anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration and patient assessment is required.
  • Strong observational, critical thinking and communication skills are required.
  • Commitment to working within the legal and ethical standards of the veterinary technician profession as defined by the applicable state practice act is required.
  • The role requires frequent standing, lifting and animal handling for extended periods, and the ability to work with ill or injured patients, assist with emergency and surgical procedures, and interact with clients in emotional distress.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must speak, read and write English proficiently.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Perform 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.
  • Administer prescribed medications via 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Work evenings, weekends and holidays consistent with 24-hour hospital operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital is preferred.
  • Familiarity with specialty-specific clinical protocols in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, surgery or oncology is preferred.
  • Prior experience mentoring or training veterinary assistants or patient care associates is preferred.
  • Active participation in continuing education through NAVTA, state veterinary technician associations or specialty academies is preferred.
  • Additional fluency in languages other than English is preferred.

About the Company

Veritas Veterinary Partners

Acquires and supports specialty veterinary hospitals

Veritas Veterinary Partners operates a national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the United States. It grows by acquiring or partnering with high-quality hospitals and provides resources such as a national recruiting platform, capital for new facilities and equipment, and growth infrastructure while allowing each hospital to maintain clinical autonomy. The network covers fields like surgery, oncology, cardiology, neurology, critical care, and internal medicine to enable advanced care across locations. The company's goal is to expand access to high-level veterinary services by building a larger network of care providers and locations.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Eatontown, NJ
Founded
2022

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