Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners•Farmington, NY

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About The Position

Farmington Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The role supports veterinarians with medical, surgical, and dental care in a full-service companion animal hospital. The ideal candidate has animal-care, client-communication, and veterinary-procedure experience and is passionate about improving the lives of pets and their owners. The schedule is flexible and consists of four 10-hour shifts per week. Shifts may start as early as 7:30 AM and end as late as 8:00 PM. Rotating Saturdays are required. The stated salary is $23–$25 per hour, determined by the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

New York Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
A passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

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