Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Calling All Vet Techs & Experienced Assistants!

Are you an experienced veterinary technician or assistant looking for a supportive, growth-focused practice that values your skills and work-life balance? Look no further than Columbus Central Veterinary Hospital!

We’re a progressive, multi-doctor small animal practice in Columbus, NJ, and we’re growing! We’re on the lookout for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant who brings compassion, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset to everything they do. If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a client-focused environment where positivity and teamwork are key—we want to meet you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering outstanding nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Taking patient histories and maintaining medical records
• Administering and dispensing medications
• Assisting with diagnostics and treatments
• Supporting the front desk as needed (cross-training encouraged!)
• Providing next-level client communication and service
• Working a flexible full-time schedule, including rotating evenings and Saturdays

Who You Are:

• A self-starter with previous veterinary experience (tech or assistant)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Eager to grow personally and professionally
• Someone who thrives in a team-focused, compassionate environment
• Not afraid of a little fur—and welcomes puppy kisses and kitty headbutts!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We know happy, healthy team members = better patient care. That’s why we foster a positive clinic culture, offer a flexible schedule, and provide industry-leading benefits to support your well-being, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
  • $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience and skillset
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

At Columbus, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just buzzwords—they’re core values. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered, heard, and supported.

If you're ready to grow your career and join a team that genuinely cares about each other and the pets we serve, apply today—we can’t wait to meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Columbus Central Vet Hospital. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.