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Veritas Veterinary Partners

Acquires and supports specialty veterinary hospitals

Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

Veterinary ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeWoodbridge Township, NJ, USA$23 - $35 /hr

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.
  • Clinical proficiency across anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and patient assessment is required.
  • The technician must work within the legal and ethical standards defined by the applicable state veterinary practice act.
  • The technician must have a CVT or LVT credential, or at least two years of technician experience.
  • The technician must be able to restrain patients, administer medications, place IV catheters, perform phlebotomy, assist with echocardiograms and procedures, place Holter monitors, obtain ECGs, measure non-invasive blood pressure, set up CRIs, calculate medical math, assist with anesthetic and sedated procedures including interventional radiology, take radiographs, and obtain and prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing.
  • The technician must be able to perform anesthesia, sedation, and procedures; set up CRIs and perform medical calculations; place IV catheters and manage fluid therapy; monitor hospitalized patients; collect diagnostic samples and maintain records; perform radiology positioning and safety; and prepare blood or plasma transfusions.
  • The technician must work onsite and perform frequent standing, lifting, and animal handling for extended periods, with exposure to anesthetic agents, biological specimens, controlled substances, clinical noise, and the demands of a specialty and emergency hospital.
  • The technician must work hours that include evenings, weekends, and holidays consistent with 24-hour hospital operations.
  • The technician is responsible for continuing education requirements for credential renewal.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient intake assessments, obtain histories, record vital signs, and prepare examination spaces under veterinarian direction.
  • Assist with emergency and urgent case triage, promptly and accurately communicating patient status to the veterinarian.
  • Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition and report observations with clinical precision.
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient records in 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 clearly, compassionately, and accurately.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to a team culture of feedback and clinical growth by receiving direction and sharing knowledge with teammates.
  • Restrain patients, administer medications, place IV catheters, and perform phlebotomy.
  • Assist with echocardiograms and procedures, place Holter monitors, obtain ECGs, and measure non-invasive blood pressure.
  • Document patient histories and updates in medical records, set up CRIs, and perform medical calculations.
  • Provide compassionate patient care and assist with anesthetic and sedated procedures, including interventional radiology.
  • Maintain accurate treatment sheets, take radiographs, and obtain and prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing.
  • Provide client education on a wide range of at-home care.

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 but not required.

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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