Benefits/Perks

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Fun working environment

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Employee discounts

Retirement plan

Job Summary

We are currently looking for LVTs to join our amazing team! Old Bridge is a privately owned small animal hospital that has been serving the Woodbridge area for over 30 years. We offer wellness exams, routine vaccines, surgery, digital radiology, mobile ultrasound, in house and reference laboratory diagnostics, as well as boarding and grooming.

We are experienced, compassionate professionals, who treat each patient as if they are our own. Our mission at Old Bridge Veterinary Hospital is to provide high quality veterinary care in a relaxed and friendly setting. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. Employment with our hospital is more than just a job, you are joining a fun team of dedicated people bonded by a common purpose and built on trust and respect! If you are looking for a down to earth friendly work environment we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service

Educate clients on pet wellness, vaccine requirements, and other information as necessary

Collect, prepare and handle specimens; administer intravenous fluid therapy and monitor vital signs

Record patient medical history

Maintain patient invoices

Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian

Fill prescriptions

Help other team members with animal health care needs and cleaning/sanitation of the hospital and equipment

Follow up phone calls on patients

Adapt and prioritize various duties in a very dynamic and fast-paced working environment

Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters

Administer anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics

Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures

Commitment to doing the best job possible at all times and under all circumstances

Physical Requirements & Skills

Maintain punctual attendance

Ability to lift 50lbs

Standing, walking, and moving for prolonged periods of time

Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures

Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Digital radiology

Anesthesia

Surgery and dentistry

Laboratory skills

Active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to communicate clearly with clients, doctors, and hospital personnel to ensure quality care of our clients and their pets

Commitment to outstanding customer service

Electronic record keeping

Experience with Idexx and CornerStone software is a plus