Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

About the role

Join a collaborative Internal Medicine team where your technical expertise and passion for patient care make a meaningful impact every day. At Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, you’ll work alongside experienced specialists managing complex medical cases while continuing to expand your skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for Internal Medicine patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, and recovery.
• Assist veterinarians with advanced medical procedures, diagnostics, and patient treatments.
• Place IV catheters, perform accurate drug calculations, and administer medications safely and efficiently.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratories.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures including radiology, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and glucose monitoring.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and weights while providing client education during outpatient appointments.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care for hospitalized patients, including treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, and accurate medical record documentation.
• Conduct pre-admission evaluations and discharge appointments while communicating treatment plans and patient updates with clients.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legally defensible medical records.
• Participate actively in nursing rounds and collaborate on patient care plans.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Requirements

• Licensed, Certified, or Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred, or a Veterinary Technician with at least five years of Internal Medicine experience.
• Minimum of two years of Internal Medicine experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and advanced patient nursing.
• Experience performing laboratory testing and assisting with advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Strong understanding of veterinary pharmacology and Internal Medicine patient care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, computer, and multitasking abilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $30–35/hour based on experience and skill level.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Full financial support for technician programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including on-site continuing education opportunities and free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k).
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.

Pay

$30–35/hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Schedule

Full-time opportunity in Hillsborough, New Jersey

• Rotating schedule: Week 1: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Week 2: Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM