Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Salary: $35 - $45 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 3540 hours per week four 10-hour shifts. Candidates must have availability Monday through Friday (8:45 AM6:00 PM) and Saturdays (8:45 AM4:00 PM).

Northside Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care client communication and veterinary procedures with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• 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
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care exams surgery anesthesia and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work radiographs injections and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms treatment areas and equipment clean stocked and ready.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is preferred.
• Surgical experience is required.
• 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.

About Northside Veterinary Clinic

Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 and is in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg Brooklyn. Here at Northside we have carefully cultivated an atmosphere that is comfortable welcoming and calming ensuring that both pets and their owners feel at ease from the moment they step through our doors. Every patient is entitled to treatment rooted in care respect and understanding. We have built upon those core values to create a full-service state-of-the-art animal hospital and trusted staple of our addition to routine and emergency care we also offer alternative therapies such as Chinese and Western herbal therapy acupuncture shockwave therapy craniosacral therapy and laser therapy providing a holistic approach to pet care.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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