Surgery Veterinary Technician at VCA Fischer Animal Hospital
Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Compensation: $ 24 - 32/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
About Our Hospital
VCA Fischer Animal Hospital is a 6-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow.
About The Role:
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team and play an important role in providing high-quality care to our primary care patients. This position will have a strong focus on surgical support, making it a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys anesthesia, dentistry, surgical preparation, and patient monitoring.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and hospital team to provide excellent patient care from admission through recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to build your technical skills while working in a collaborative environment that values patient care, teamwork, and continued learning.
What You’ll Do:
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
Educate clients on care plans, medications, and follow-up
What We’re Looking For
Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT)
Strong technical and clinical skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance and PTO for credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses.
Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s.
Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Apply Today: If you’re looking to grow your career and fully utilize your technical skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to connect with you.
Location: 877 Fischer Blvd. Toms River, NJ 08753
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
| Location | Toms River, New Jersey |
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