Join Our Team

Our pet care team members make it possible for us to achieve our commitment to serve our clients well. We work together with trust, honesty, respect, and integrity. We are committed to nurturing each team member's talents to support personal growth and practice success.

We encourage all team members to continue to develop their technical skills through on-going internal training as well as attending professional conferences and seminars.
The practice fosters a work environment that acknowledges the value of diversity, enhances quality of life, helps individuals fulfill their aspirations, and enriches the practice experience.

 

Applicants should be career-minded professional technicians who wish to provide excellent nursing care. 3-5 year experience in a veterinary hospital is required. We work a high ratio of technicians to doctors allowing the technicians to advance in their areas of interest and expertise.

 

In addition to our competitive salary structure, we offer a rich benefit package (employees are eligible for benefits when scheduled to work 30 hours a week) which includes:

Full Time Benefits:

• Health ~ Dental ~ Vision Insurance plans
• 401K Retirement plan with match
• Flex Time and PTO
• CE Allowance

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Veterinarian:

Experienced or new graduates welcome! Our award-winning practice is well established with three doctors and 20+ support staff. Our doctors and staff are extremely committed to the practice. The average length of employment is 9+ years. We see patients by appointment Monday through Friday and a half day on Saturday.
We do not board, groom or see after-hour emergencies. The practice routinely sees a wide variety of cases from general preventative care to complex medical and surgical cases.
Our facility includes an extensive in-house lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and state of the art dental suite. We are looking to add and/or enhance or level of medicine and are open to incorporating the latest technologies into our patient care.
We have a well-trained, team oriented staff that provides excellent support and great service. Hewitt/ West Milford is the ideal community for any outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, boating and peaceful living and yet be in driving distance (32 miles) to NYC. Our practice is perfect for a person looking to begin his or her future.
If you are interested in discussing employment opportunities, please call us at (973) 728-2233 or fax resume to (973) 728-0208

Receptionists:

To all our local friends - Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital is seeking a receptionist / client service representative to join our team. Must be a team player, quick thinker, kind and friendly, tech savvy, fast typist, able to read doctor’s scribble, love animals and want to make each and every client experience pleasant. Please download an application below. Join us. We love what we do and who we work with.
Veterinary hospital experience is a plus but not required.

Veterinary / Surgical Technician:

What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital

As you join our mission to enhance the health and longevity of companion animals by utilizing the latest medical knowledge and expertise of highly qualified, experienced medical personnel, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full-Time need working 36-40 hours per week. Flexible schedule Monday-Friday and must be available to work Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Strong surgery and dental experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Technician Assistants:

Applicants should be motivated, conscientious and able to interact well with staff members, clients, and pets.
Technician Assistants are responsible for cleaning surgical suites including surgical instruments and equipment.
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.
Assistants run laundry, empty garbage cans and maintain the overall cleanliness of the hospital wards and treatment areas.

About Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital

Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital’s facility has been completely renovated and expanded to incorporate the newest technology and enhance patient and client comfort. We take great pride in our clean and friendly office. Our equipment is up-to-date and well maintained.

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Please download and complete an Employment Application (below).

FAX your application and resume to (973) 728-0208.

Employment Application

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