Avian and Exotics - Licensed Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers•West Islip, NY

40d•$24 - $41

About The Position

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is currently seeking an Avian and Exotics - Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team! At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer: Local autonomy with national support Career mobility and development opportunities A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first You care for pets. We care for you. Position Overview: Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners VMCLI's Conformance Statements In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Position Purpose Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.

Requirements

NYS license required, License Veterinary Technician (LVT). Eligibility for licensing accepted.
Experience with Avian and Exotics preferred.
General knowledge of instruments and supplies.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred

Responsibilities

Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required).
Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays and urinalysis.
Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
Controlled drug log recording.
Inventory management.
Client communication and education.
Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.