Veterinary Technician for Mixed Animal Practice

Cape Veterinary Hospital is a proud hospital providing Small Animal, Farm Animal and Exotic services to all Cape May County residents and beyond! Our team has grown exponentially in the last couple of years and we are looking for YOU to be a part of it! Our team members are committed to BEing EPIC - Believing in...Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity, and Collaboration. We incorporate our core values into everything we do, and it is our goal that you experience the impact of those values during your time with us.

Our hospital is proud to be non-corporate and doctor-owned and operated! Here at Cape, we see Wellness and Sick appointments as well as Urgent Care. Our team is trained in surgery and dentistry. We do not just see patients in hospitals, but out on the farms as well. If you are looking for not just dogs and cats, but the thrill of farm animals, reptiles, pocket pets, avian's, and all in between, we are the place for you! As long as you can fit it in the door (or not, we are not picky), we will see it!

Do you want to become a CVT, we can help! Do you want to grow with a large successful network of hospitals, we can help there too! In a field that is filled with challenges, why not look for a hospital that wants to empower you to help grow through those challenges? Our ideal candidate is a great multi-tasker, efficient worker, and team player, with great customer service skills, friendly, punctual, reliable, and dependable. If this sounds like you, we cannot wait to meet you!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• CVT, RVT, or LVT Certifications are preferred but not required
• Previous veterinary experience REQUIRED!
• Ability to learn and continually train
• Patience and respect for patients
• Excellent communication skills, coordination, and ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to ambulate/move 90% of the time
• Must be able to move supplies and patients up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to use Fear-Free techniques to restrain patients
• Must have the ability to work in a hospital setting, which includes:
  • Exposure to potential caustic agents, medical grade radiation, and cleaning products
  • Exposure to zoonotic diseases and wounds potentially inflicted by patients
  • Exposure to moderate to loud noises (such as barking)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all treatments as outlined by the attending veterinarian (any and all changes that deviate from the original treatment plan or timing must be approved by the attending veterinarian)
• Complete all treatments from the time first rounded through end of shift, when the patients are rounded to the incoming technician
• Ensuring all patients have a SOAP entered into EzyVet
• Ensuring all patients’ charges have been updated and an invoice has been entered
• Cleaning/changing patient bedding if needed
• Cleaning treatment areas and tub sinks
• Ensuring doctors and techs have been fully rounded at end of shift and given financial updates as necessary
• Cleaning, vacuuming, and mopping the treatment and exam areas
• Bringing laundry into the laundry room and making sure any pending loads have been changed over
• Mopping and sweeping floors
• Prepping treatment and exam areas for exams
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and/or management staff
• Adhering to all Cape Veterinary Hospital policies and procedures
• Attending all team and department meetings as assigned
• Completing any required internal trainings or continuing education (CEs) required by Cape Veterinary Hospital, or as required by federal, state, and/or local licensing/certification boards

Employee Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401k & 401k Matching
• Mental health HRA
• Pet care discount
• Scrub allowance
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid time off

Cape Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Age.

Within our network of privately owned hospitals, Cape Veterinary Hospital, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, Absecon Veterinary Hospital, Art City Vets & Urgent Care, Pennsauken Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, , Audubon Family Veterinary Center and Exclusively Cats Medical Center of Medford, we take immense pride in being consistently voted as a top employer and recognized as one of the best places to work in the veterinary industry. Regardless of your interests, our organization provides opportunities to tend to a diverse array of species spanning from pocket pets to farm animals and everything in between! Our commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients extends to fostering a work environment that promotes work-life balance and employee satisfaction. With locations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the bustling city, serene suburbs, and picturesque shorelines, we offer opportunities that cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. Whether you thrive in the fast-paced urban atmosphere or prefer the tranquility of suburban living, our network has the perfect location for you. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. Join us and be a part of a network that values your passion for veterinary medicine and offers a rewarding career with a healthy work-life balance.