Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. 

What to Expect 

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities  
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

 Key Responsibilities:  

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times. 

Qualifications: 

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. 

About Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital
Located in Bogota, NJ, Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital proudly serves North New Jersey, including Tenafly, Bogota, Hackensack, Teaneck, and surrounding Bergen County communities. Our mission is to provide advanced veterinary medicine and compassionate care, focusing on both pets and their families.

We offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services, foster the human-animal bond, and maintain a team committed to excellence, professionalism, and continuous growth. Every team member is valued as a leader, ensuring your experience is smooth, comforting, and personalized.

As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we meet or exceed over 900 rigorous standards in patient care, diagnostics, surgery, and safety—a distinction held by fewer than 15% of practices in the U.S. and Canada. At Overpeck Creek, you can trust that your pet is receiving the highest standard of veterinary care in a welcoming, compassionate environment.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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