Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Experienced Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant (Bilingual)

Veterinarian Pet Alliance — Newark, NJ
$24–$30 per hour | Full-time or part-time | Three openings

The Veterinarian Pet Alliance is hiring up to three experienced Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants for our growing, privately owned small-animal practice in Newark.

This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have at least two years of hands-on veterinary clinic or hospital experience. Veterinary technician certification is welcome but not required.

Because this is a client-facing position serving Newark’s diverse community, candidates must communicate effectively in English and conversational Spanish or Portuguese.

About our practice

The Veterinarian Pet Alliance is a small, growing private practice serving dogs and cats throughout Newark, Northern New Jersey, and nearby New York City communities.

We prioritize patient care, client care, and employee well-being over corporate-style production pressure. Our close-knit team maintains a friendly, upbeat environment with manageable caseloads, direct veterinarian mentorship, and opportunities to grow as the practice expands.

Required clinical skills

Every successful candidate must be comfortable performing the following duties under veterinarian supervision:

• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain dogs and cats
• Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples
• Run in-house laboratory testing and prepare diagnostic samples
• Prepare patients, instruments, and treatment areas for surgery
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Monitor patients during post-surgical recovery
• Recognize changes in a patient’s condition and promptly alert the veterinarian
• Support wellness, preventive-care, and sick-patient appointments
• Maintain clear and accurate patient records
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members

We are specifically seeking one or two candidates with anesthesia-monitoring experience. This advanced skill is strongly preferred but is not required for every applicant.

Additional experience with IV catheter placement, diagnostic radiography, dental radiography, dentistry, ultrasound workflows, or medication administration is highly valued.

Practice equipment and technology

Our clinical resources include:

• Full-table X-ray equipment
• Veterinary ultrasound
• Dental X-ray equipment
• Anesthesia machines
• Dental surgery equipment
• IDEXX and Antech diagnostic support
• Digitail practice-management software

Previous experience with Digitail is not required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of paid, hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital
• English plus conversational Spanish or Portuguese for routine client communication
• Demonstrated proficiency in animal restraint, blood collection, in-house laboratory work, surgical assistance, and post-operative monitoring
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working collaboratively
• Veterinary technician licensing or certification is welcome but not required

Schedule

We offer flexible scheduling for qualified candidates:

• Full-time: Up to 40 hours per week
• Part-time: Minimum commitment of 24 hours per week
• Advance time-off requests are accommodated whenever staffing permits

Our current operating hours are:

• Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Specific days and hours can be discussed during the interview.

Compensation and benefits

• $24–$30 per hour
• Starting rate determined by relevant experience and demonstrated clinical skills
• Employee discount on all veterinary services provided at our clinic
• $500 continuing-education stipend for full-time employees
• New Jersey earned sick leave accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours annually
• Flexible scheduling
• Direct veterinarian mentorship
• Advancement opportunities as the practice grows
• Guaranteed employee parking
• Bus service located near the clinic

Location

Veterinarian Pet Alliance
1415 McCarter Highway
Newark, NJ

We are conveniently located directly on Route 21/McCarter Highway. Employees have guaranteed on-site parking, and multiple bus lines serve the immediate area.

Hiring process

We review applications daily and aim to contact qualified applicants within 24 hours.

Our streamlined process includes:

• A short initial screening
• A veterinarian-led technical interview

These positions are available immediately, although we can accommodate candidates who need to provide up to one month’s notice to their current employer.

Please apply through Indeed with your résumé and complete the short screening questions below.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you seeking a full-time or part-time schedule?

Experience:

• paid, hands-on veterinary clinical : 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish & English (Preferred)
• Portuguese & English (Preferred)
• Spanish, Portuguese, and English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person