Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmic Technician Job Opening

An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language. – Martin Buber

Are you Veterinary Technician looking for a new place to apply your skills? At Animal Eye Center of NJ, you would join a busy team of Ophthalmology specialists and veterinary nurses. CVT and LVT licensing are preferred but not required (experience and skill may be accepted in lieu of licensing). Experience in a specialty hospital a plus!

We are a state-of-the-art emergency and specialty referral veterinary hospital seeking veterinary technicians that share our passion for providing the highest level of patient care, in an environment that fosters respect, teamwork and compassionate care. We offer cutting-edge medical equipment, boarded specialists and mentors who are always willing to teach new skills!

Routine duties include:

• Assist veterinarian with ocular exams
• Perform diagnostic testing -Schirmer tear testing, tonometry, fluorescein staining
• Experience with surgery and anesthesia protocols/procedures -IV catheter placement, anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Experience using monitoring devices – EKG, pulse oximetry and blood pressure
• Familiarity with general surgical instruments and sterilization procedures
• Medication administration
• Proficiency interacting with clients for understanding and education
• Motivated by self-drive to perform in a fluid and active team environment

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability, CE allowance, paid time off and 401K plan (including company matching.) Salary is competitive and directly related to experience.

Animal Eye Center of NJ, a division of Animal Emergency & Referral Associates, and a member of the Compassion First Network Pet Hospital family, is a dynamic organization that places high value on professional development. The growth of AERA is a testimony to the quality of care, dedication, and compassion of our doctors, nurses, and receptionists who are the lifeblood of our mission—to provide outstanding emergency and specialty care for our beloved animal companions.

These positions are daytime hours with no required weekends, on-call or after-hours duty. We also enjoy monthly continuing education rounds and team meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Preferred)

License:

• CVT/LVT (Preferred)