Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Farmingville, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who shares a passion for animal care and community service. The ideal candidate is motivated, team-oriented, and eager to grow within a practice that encourages ongoing learning and professional development. VCA is committed to supporting veterinary technicians and their continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)
• Motivated
• Team-oriented
• Eager to grow within a practice that encourages ongoing learning and professional development

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
• Utilize knowledge and skills in physical examinations and patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, and patient recovery.
• Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees