Veterinary Technician
- Category
- Veterinary Technician
- Job ID
- 35407
- Role Type
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic
AAHA-Accredited | Cat Friendly Practice | Technician-Centric
About Us
Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic is a large, well-established, AAHA-accredited general practice with a separate, fully dedicated cat clinic located on our lower level. As a trusted part of the Princeton community, we provide an elevated level of GP medicine, offering a comprehensive range of services that include wellness and client education, diagnostics, hospitalization, and advanced patient care.
Our hospital is known for:
High medical standards supported by AAHA accreditation
Exceptional technician utilization, our techs truly do everything within their scope of practice
A strong training & leveling program for ongoing growth and skill advancement
A teaching-hospital culture built around mentorship, continuing education, and teamwork
Incredible team longevity, many team members have been with us 10, 20, even 38 years
A motivated, highly compliant client base that allows us to practice gold-standard medicine
We are proud of our supportive, collaborative culture where doing great work matters and where every voice on the team contributes to the success of our patients, clients, and hospital.
About the Role: Veterinary Technician
We’re seeking a Veterinary Technician with 1+ years of experience, who is passionate about animal care, eager to grow, and excited to work in a high-performing, technician-driven environment.
Whether you're experienced in surgery or looking to grow your anesthesia skills, we want to support your development. Our technicians rotate between outpatient care, surgery, diagnostics, and treatment to maintain well-rounded skillsets.
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What You’ll Do
- Support veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, patient care, and treatments
- Run outpatient appointments and client education
- Perform laboratory work, radiology, dental procedures, and nursing care
- Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgery (experience preferred—but training can be provided!)
- Participate in patient hospitalization and ongoing medical care
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure a clean, safe environment
- Work collaboratively with a compassionate, highly skilled team
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What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
- A strong desire to grow, learn, and advance clinically
- Excellent communication skills and passion for client education
- Someone who will be a strong cultural fit: team-oriented, driven, dependable
- Comfort in a large, fast-paced environment with high standards of care
- Surgical experience is a plus, but we are happy to train
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A Technician-Centric Hospital
- We fully utilize our technicians, your skills, your knowledge, and your professional capabilities matter here. You’ll be trusted, empowered, and supported every day.
- Growth, Mentorship & Education
- Robust training & leveling program
- Weekly staff meetings & monthly department meetings
- CE allowance
- Leadership that mentors on the floor with you
- Scheduling & Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling tailored to the individual
- All techs work a minimum of 1 evening per week
- Every other weekend rotation
- Supportive team culture that values balance & well-being
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $18–$30/hour based on experience
- Full medical & ancillary benefits
- PTO & paid holidays
- Pet care discounts & annual pet-care bonus (based on tenure!)
- Uniform allowance
- CVT license reimbursement
- Support for professional growth, promotions, and long-term career development
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Our Mission
At Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic, our mission is to uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine, service, and care, while fostering an environment that nurtures, supports, and respects our clients, patients, and employees.
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Join Our Team
If you’re a veterinary technician who loves learning, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to grow your career in a hospital that truly values you, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and make a meaningful impact on pets, families, and your future in veterinary medicine.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
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