Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Valhalla Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary medicine provider in southern New York with over thirty years of experience. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, personal, and loving care to pets, earning the highest customer satisfaction rating in the area. Our clinic offers a comprehensive range of services including wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care, supported by an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology. We utilize advanced technologies like laser therapy for pain reduction and faster recovery. We are currently seeking licensed veterinary technicians to join our growing team and support our DVMs.
Requirements
- Actively Licensed Veterinary Technician, or license eligible in the state of NY
- If not holding an active NY LVT license, must be eligible for taking the VTNE as well as take and pass it within 3 months of hire
- High work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Some Saturday availability
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
- Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
- Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
Nice To Haves
- Positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401k
- 401k matching program
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
