Licensed Veterinary Technician

Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are dedicated team members who provide high-quality veterinary care in collaboration with our this role you will support the medical team promote the health and well-being of our patients and contribute to the overall efficiency of the hospital.

Job duties includes but are not limited to:

• Provide compassionate high-quality care to canine and feline patients
• Assist veterinarians with medical surgical and dental procedures.
• Perform administrative duties including:
  • Communicating with clients regarding admissions discharges hospitalizations and medications.
  • Entering accurate patient and client information into EzyVet and Smart Flow including temperature pulse respiration weight treatments and other relevant information.
• Obtain patient histories and communicate with clients regarding patient care hospitalization updates medications and diagnostic results.
• Administer oral intravenous intramuscular and subcutaneous medications and injections in accordance with hospital policy.
• Perform emergency procedures within the scope of the Licensed Veterinary Technician role.
• Safely handle and restrain patients as needed.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia using multiparameter monitoring equipment.
• Monitor and recover patients following anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture for blood collection and place intravenous catheters.
• Place nasogastric tubes central lines jugular catheters and urinary catheters.
• Obtain digital radiographs and monitor patients during CT and MRI procedures.
• Administer canine and feline blood products.
• Cross-train in general surgery specialty surgery oncology internal medicine neurology and critical care.
• Assist with the training and development of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and other patient care team members.
• Perform clinical laboratory procedures including fecal flotation examinations heartworm testing skin scrapings urinalysis and fungal cultures.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure test results are appropriately documented and communicated.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the uses dosages administration and potential side effects of commonly prescribed medications.
• Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with veterinary orders hospital policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies procedures and established medical protocols.

Qualifications :

• Associate or bachelors degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required.
• Current New York State Veterinary Technician license required.
• Minimum of one year of veterinary experience required.
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners.
• Genuine commitment to animal health and well-being.
• Strong problem-solving clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency with computers veterinary practice-management systems and Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information :

***$2000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

Pay Range: $21 - $31/hr depending on experience level. 

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health dental vision liability 401k & 401K matching program life & supplemental insurance HSA & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts Holiday Pay Uniform Allowance Bonuses etc.) 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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Employment Type :

Full-time