Veterinary Technician

About the Role:

At Meadowlands Veterinary Hospital, you’re part of a passionate clinical team where our Technicians are the beating heart of everything we do for our adorable patients. You’ll have the space to use your skills, think critically, and grow without being buried under chaos or pulled in ten directions at once.

We’re an established, modern hospital serving Northern New Jersey with a strong focus on quality medicine, client education, and a team culture that people actually want to stay in.

What You’ll Do:

This is a hands-on, well-rounded technician role where you’ll work both independently and alongside DVMs and clinical staff.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist with diagnostics


• Support surgical procedures and patient care


• Calculate and administer oral and injectable medications


• Review lab work and patient records

Patient & Client Care:

• Educate clients on treatment plans and preventative care


• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners


• Ensure a high standard of patient advocacy

Operational Excellence:

• Maintain detailed and accurate patient record documentation (EzyVet is our in-house system)


• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow


• Prioritize tasks in a fast-moving clinical environment

What We Require:

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience


• Surgical experience and confidence supporting anesthesia monitoring


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• High attention to detail and organization


• Ability to stay adaptable and composed in a fast-paced setting


• Solid clinical judgment and independent work capability


• A team-first mindset with openness to feedback and growth

What We Offer:

• The pay range for this position is $25/hr - $28/hr


• $2,500 sign-on bonus based on experience


• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage


• FSA/HSA


• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year


• 401(k) with a company match


• Paid Parental Leave


• Scrub Allowance


• Elective benefits through MetLife


• Employee pet discounts


• Discounted pet insurance 

Continuing Education:

We believe in helping you grow. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro. Full Time Veterinary Assistants & uncertified Techs here are eligible to receive unlimited CE reimbursement for things like conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses (plus we’ll cover up to $750 per year in related travel expenses if needed). You’ll even have the chance to bring back what you learned and share it with the team. If you're excited about learning, we're here to support it, every step of the way.

Penn Foster: 

Full-time Veterinary Assistants and uncertified Techs in good standing can advance their careers through our fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program, one of the few AVMA-accredited online programs in the country. We pay for up to four semesters of tuition directly and support you along the way with structured check-ins and flexibility to complete required externships. After graduation, we also cover your VTNE exam and licensure fees, with no post-graduation work commitment required.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.