Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Phlebotomy
• Provide basic animal care, handling, and restraint across species
• Follow treatment orders and monitor patient status (TPR, MM, CRT, mentation)
• Understand common diseases, procedures, and medications
• Perform blood collection (cephalic, saphenous, jugular) and peripheral IV catheter placement
• Maintain awareness of safety risks including chemicals, cleaning agents, and zoonotic disease exposure

• Technical & Surgical Support
• Assist the ophthalmologist in exams, treatments, and procedures
• Support anesthesia and analgesia, administer medications and fluids, and perform dose calculations/CRIs
• Monitor patients using ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnography, and related equipment
• Respond to emergencies, including CPR and assisted ventilation
• Prepare lab samples and maintain accurate medical and anesthesia records
• Prepare, sterilize, and troubleshoot ophthalmic and anesthesia equipment and instruments

• Equipment, Records & Inventory
• Maintain and inspect anesthesia machines and specialized ophthalmic equipment
• Document treatments, controlled substances, and monitored parameters
• Manage inventory, supplies, records, referrals, and related communications

• Communication & Hospital Support
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, coworkers, and clients
• Collaborate with departments, follow direction, and assist with team training
• Help maintain clean, stocked treatment and surgical areas and complete assigned duties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary hospital experience required; Ophthalmology or specialty experience a plus.
• At least 2 years anesthesia/ surgery experience
• LVT/CVT/RVT credential preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) required.

About RBVH Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) now located in Red Bank, NJ, proudly opened its new, state-of-the-art facility in May 2024—an expansive, 100,000+ square foot space nearly twice the size of our original Tinton Falls location. This milestone marks the continuation of over 40 years of dedicated service to our community.

• Nearby Communities RBVH attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Jersey Shore region, Central New Jersey, and the New York metropolitan area, including:
• Tinton Falls, NJ
• Middletown, NJ
• Holmdel, NJ
• Colts Neck, NJ
• Freehold, NJ
• Marlboro, NJ
• Howell, NJ
• Eatontown, NJ
• Long Branch, NJ
• Asbury Park, NJ
• Staten Island, NY
• Brooklyn, NY
• Bayonne, NJ
• Jersey City, NJ

• About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
• Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.
• You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
• Here, mentorship is a two-way street.
• You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
• At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com [Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com]

Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.