Instrument Technician

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

 We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Garden State Veterinary Services in Woodbridge, NJ is excited to announce we are looking for instrument technicians to join their specialty/emergency hospital.

About GSVServices: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment via our affiliated practice in Eatontown, NJ. 

Why GSVServices: We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for, is to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast-paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Instrument Technicians at GSVS – Woodbridge work alongside veterinary technicians, emergency doctors, and veterinary specialists, ensuring that all instruments used for surgical procedures are clean and sterilized, operating rooms and surgery treatment area are clean and ready for use. Your role specifically ensures the safety and efficiency of surgical operations. On any given day, you can expect to do the following as an Instrument Technician:

• Monitor surgery schedule to ensure all necessary equipment will be available to the surgery team that day.
• Prepare OR for surgery; select appropriate packs, instruments, and materials for the procedure being performed
• Take patients to and from surgery as requested
• Clean surgical instruments after surgery, to include use of the ultrasonic cleaner and instrument milk
• Wrap surgical packs, extra instruments, and other materials for sterilization
• Use of the autoclave and gas sterilization machine and perform all routine maintenance (certification required for gas sterilizer, will provide training)
• Inform supervisor of any broken or damaged equipment
• Take routine inventory of stock
• Maintain pack, instrument, and equipment lists
• Restock drawers, shelves, surgery and refill alcohol and scrub container
• Clean after any procedures in the Radiology area, keep protective gear hung up and clean
• General cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal
• Check to see that all animals have food and water (unless medically withheld), and are clean
• Clean cages and runs during the day
• Assist other areas of the hospital, as needed.

About you:

• At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital preferred but not required
• Team oriented
• Motivated self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Sound problem solving abilities
• Ability to communicate with clients and all members of the veterinary team
• Positive outlook
• Excellent organizational skills
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun!

Salary: $23/hr - $34/hr depending on skills, experience, and credentials

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 7pm

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA option- some plans paid 100%
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Retirement Plan – 401K with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Time off
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniforms provided
• Full Time credentialed technicians eligible for Sign On Bonus
• Pet discounts for medical care

Garden State Veterinary Services is located at 1200 Route 9, Woodbridge NJ 07095

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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