About the position
At West Hempstead Animal Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including vaccinations, health certificates, disease prevention, orthopedics, cardiology, dental care, weight management, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine diagnosis and treatment. We care for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals. Our team of friendly, highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional care. From our welcoming receptionists to our knowledgeable licensed veterinary technicians, each staff member plays a key role in supporting our doctors to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced medical equipment, including in-house laboratory diagnostics and digital radiology. We are proud to have been named 2021 Best Veterinarian of Nassau County! Our hours of operation are: Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, Sat: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sun: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint
- Triage of incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Diagnostic imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
Requirements
- A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some weekends
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in dental radiography
Benefits
- 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.)
