Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician
2 days ago
Cherry Hill
Job DescriptionLicensed / Registered Veterinary Technician – $26–$30/hr | Specialty Medicine | Practice at the Top of Your License If you’re ready to elevate your career, this Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician role offers a rare opportunity to work in a highly specialized, cutting-edge environment. At Animal & Bird Health Care Center, this Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician position is designed for professionals who want to expand their skills, take on advanced cases, and be recognized as a true clinical partner. As a Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician, you won’t just assist — you’ll actively contribute to diagnostics, anesthesia, treatment, and patient care decisions. This Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician role allows you to practice at the top of your license while working alongside experts in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out • Competitive pay: $26–$30/hour based on experience, • Work in a specialty-focused hospital known for advanced exotic animal care, • Hands-on experience with complex medical and surgical cases, • Opportunity to independently manage technical appointments, • Your expertise is trusted, valued, and relied upon every day, • Collaborative, high-performing medical team environmentYour Impact, • Directly support veterinarians in advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, • Deliver high-quality, specialized patient care across avian, reptile, and small mammal species, • Monitor anesthesia and contribute to treatment planning, • Educate clients with confidence and compassion, • Help uphold a standard of excellence in veterinary medicineBenefits That Support You, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) options*, • Employee Assistance Program available 24/7*, • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance*, • 401(k) with generous employer match, • Maternity Leave*, • Bereavement Leave, • Life, Short-Term, and Disability Insurance*, • Employee discount programs, • Discounted veterinary care, • On-demand pay options, • Referral bonus programCareer Growth and Development, • Full tuition coverage for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician Program*, • Access to Zoetis Clinical and Professional Programs and events, • Continuing education through extensive VMG resources*Benefits available for full-time team members If you are a driven Licensed / Registered Veterinary Technician looking to grow your expertise in specialty medicine and join a hospital where technical excellence is the standard, apply today and take the next step in your career.Responsibilities • Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments, • Assist in treatment of patients in concert with a doctor, • Get weights on all patients prior to examination, • Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review, • Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients' medical records, • Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records, • Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others), • Import laboratory and radiographic data into patient medical records, • Manage and oversee medical treatments (including collecting laboratory samples, administering SQ fluids, placing IV and urinary catheters, expressing anal sac, etc.), • Administer and oversee anesthesia, surgical and dental treatments under the direction of the Veterinarian, • Take high quality digital radiographs, • Complete all relevant medical records entries for patients, • Ensure that all patients are comfortable, fed, watered and clean, • Bathe animals as necessary (both therapeutic and general), • Keep accurately and timely logs for controlled drugs, • Setup medications/fill prescriptions when needed, • Help monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs as requested, • Assist in stocking exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary, • Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested, • Assist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc.) Required Skills, • Veterinary Technician License Required, • High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent, • Associate’s degree in a related field preferred, • At least one to two years’ experience preferred, • Experience handling a variety of animals, • Strong customer service skills, • Ability to communicate effectively, • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, • Basic math and writing skills, • Ability to express compassion, • Advanced understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia, • Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior, • Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)