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Dog Rescue Veterinary Care Manager/Technician Jobs in Berkeley Heights, NJ at Home For Good Dog Rescue

Veterinary Care Manager (Part-Time)

Home for Good Dog Rescue – Berkeley Heights, NJ

Home for Good Dog Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue organization committed to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and giving them a second chance at life. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Veterinary Care Manager to join our team. Unlike a kennel or shelter facility, we operate a foster-based program in New Jersey, where this role is directly responsible for the medical well-being and preventative care of 30–60 dogs at any given time while they reside in foster homes awaiting adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

Medical Oversight

  • Manage the health and preventative care of 30-60 foster-based dogs, including vaccines, medications, heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, and treatments.
  • Supervise and maintain all medication inventory, including controlled substances.

Diagnostics & Treatment

  • Perform and interpret manual fecal floats; identify parasites and other findings under a microscope. [Do not apply for this position if you are not comfortable preparing/reading manual fecal floats under a microscope with no guidance.]
  • Recognize and treat common shelter/rescue diseases (kennel cough, intestinal parasites, mange, etc.).
  • Administer vaccines and medications (SQ, IM, IV) and accurately calculate dosages.
  • Draw blood and place IV catheters when necessary.

Recordkeeping & Documentation (Critical Focus)

  • Compile and maintain complete, neat, and well-organized medical records for every animal, ensuring adoption packets are professional, accurate, and easy to follow.
  • Track medical compliance and outcomes using detailed Excel spreadsheets.
  • Guarantee records are updated promptly and reflect the highest standards of clarity and organization.

Coordination & Communication

  • Liaise with the veterinarian of record regarding case management.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and follow up on spay/neuter procedures with partner hospitals.
  • Provide medical support and guidance to fosters and adopters via phone/email.
  • Transport dogs to veterinary appointments as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in shelter/rescue medicine.
  • Strong proficiency in dosage calculations, fecal floats, and microscopy.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel required; Word/Outlook preferred).
  • NJ Veterinary Technician certification strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational skills; ability to produce clean, accurate, professional medical records.
  • Must be detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and adaptable to a fast-paced rescue environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
  • Flexibility to respond to urgent/emergency foster calls outside of regular hours.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10am–6pm (~25 hrs/week, 2-3 days per week according to need and/or one day on a weekend)
  • On weeks when new dogs arrive from the South on transport, the Veterinary Care Manager must be present for transport arrival at 7:00am. These transport workdays typically run 7:00am–3:00pm.
  • Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience. ($25-$30/hr)

This role is mission-critical to ensuring the health and adoptability of every foster dog under our care. If you are a veterinary professional who combines strong clinical skills with meticulous recordkeeping and a passion for dog rescue/shelter medicine, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have as a Veterinary Technician?
  • Have you worked in a shelter or rescue setting before? (Yes/No)
  • Are you available to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am–6pm, and on some Fridays from 7am–3pm for transport arrivals? (Yes/No)
  • Are you confident in independently calculating drug dosages for dogs based on weight? (Yes/No)
  • This position requires advanced use of Microsoft Excel (creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track medical care). Please rate your proficiency in Excel:

Beginner (basic data entry only)

Intermediate (can create formulas, filters, organized spreadsheets)

Advanced (comfortable building/maintaining large, detailed data trackers)

  • The role requires compiling adoption-ready medical packets. Are you able to produce crisp, complete, and professional records with minimal oversight? (Yes/No)
  • Do you have experience performing and interpreting manual fecal floats under a microscope with no guidance? (Yes/No)
  • In a minimum of 3 sentences, please describe exactly what drew you to this position and why you are interested in it. Also, what makes you the best candidate?

Work Location: In person

Title: Dog Rescue Veterinary Care Manager/Technician

Company: Home For Good Dog Rescue

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ

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