Veterinary Lead Technician

Byram Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled full-time Veterinary Lead Technician to our team At Byram Animal Hospital, we’ve proudly served families and their pets across Stanhope, Byram Township, and the surrounding communities of Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties since 1996. We are a full service general veterinary practice located in the heart of Sussex County. We are deeply connected to our community and committed to providing care you can trust.  As a three-doctor practice, including two bilingual doctors and a group of compassionate support staff, we are committed to delivering advanced medical care with a personal and calm approach. We take great pride in both the quality of care we provide and in creating a welcoming, positive experience for every client and patient. We understand that pets are family, and each patient is seen by one of our experienced doctors to ensure attentive, individualized, and high-quality care at every visit.  Whether your visit is for a routine wellness exam or a more complex diagnostic consultation, our team is here to support your pet’s health at every stage of life—while making each visit as comfortable and reassuring as possible.  Veterinary Lead Technician  Byram Animal Hospital in Byram Township, NJ  Salary:  $20.00 - $25.00 depending on experience  What You'll Do  Assisting the Doctors in appointments   Take patient histories from clients for appointments   Technician appointments   Communicating with clients via phone and in-person   Executing treatment orders, canine and Feline vaccine knowledge and schedule    Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in waiting and/or exam rooms   Answers client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures    Educates clients on over-the-counter products such as flea and tick preventions   This position requires the ability to sit, walk, squat, bend, stand, reach, lift and type   follow up appointments    Monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures    Perform routine and advanced treatments and procedures, including injections, oral medications, blood draws, basic pharmacology and bandaging    Provide comfort, love, and a skilled hand to patients   Task delegation Be efficient with time management Assist with staff scheduling Participate in management meetings as needed Promote an ethical working environment Work as a team with hospital leadership to promote and develop collaborative patient care, client service, and financial/medical goals Customer service in all forms - interacting face to face, occasionally answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, following up with client's post-visit, and educating clients and empowering them to provide the best care to their pets (Experience with Avimark a plus) Answers telephone calls quickly, efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner using a multi-line system Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor, refraining from making a diagnosis Understand how to prep and monitor animals for surgical procedures Draw blood samples. Collect stool and urine samples under the supervision of a doctor and as allowed by state regulations. Keep medical records accurate and up to date Make certain entire hospital is clean Requirements    High school diploma or equivalent   Previous experience working as a Veterinary Lead Technician/Surgery Technician is required  Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance   401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment   Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling   Continuing education allowance and professional development support   Mental Health Resources   Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave   Perks for Your Pets Too!  Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products   Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing   Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods   Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner   Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.      Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.   Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.       Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.    Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/        Where uncommon support partners with joy.