Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Corfu, NY

78d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Corfu Veterinary Clinic is a fast-paced five doctor small animal practice located in a residential country setting approximately 20 minutes east of Buffalo. Our clients come from near and far to receive quality medicine with a personal touch and that is something we find very rewarding. We go above and beyond to facilitate the needs of our clients and their pets while they’re visiting our animal clinic in Corfu. We are looking for the right individual that is focused, friendly, compassionate, works well with others, and has great multi-tasking skills. Our veterinary technicians are busy with all aspects of responsibilities throughout the clinic. We have in-house Idexx lab, digital radiology (dental and full body), and ultrasound. We perform a range of surgeries from routine to orthopedic and emergency. We are paperless and utilize iPads, laptops, as well as desktop computers. We focus heavily on patient care and client education. If you are currently working as a technician and are looking for a change, we'd love to meet you!

Requirements

• A licensed veterinary technician with an active license in the state of New York
• 6+ months experience working as a veterinary technician
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Rotating Saturday availability
• Strong computer skills
• Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Ability to triage patients over the phone and during office visits
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection including blood, urine, fecal, and skin
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Proficient in anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Patient care for hospitalized and surgery patients
• Ability to fill medications as instructed by the veterinarian
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally

Responsibilities

• Client communications in person and on the phone
• Checking in and out appointments
• Phlebotomy
• Catheter placement
• Cystocentesis
• Fine-needle aspirates
• Animal restraint
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical prep
• Running treatments on appointments
• Providing stellar patient care

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees