Licensed Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Care

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center•Orchard Park, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its inpatient care team. The role provides compassionate nursing care exclusively to hospitalized patients in a hospital-based setting; it is not an outpatient or client-facing position. Working with veterinarians and the patient care team, the technician carries out treatment plans, monitors patients, identifies changes in condition, and supports safe and efficient inpatient care across surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and critical care.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program.
Current New York State Veterinary Technician license.
At least two years of veterinary experience.
Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners, and a genuine commitment to animal health and well-being.
Strong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Proficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, including hygiene, comfort, mobility assistance, and prescribed nutritional support.
Carry out veterinarian-directed treatment plans, assist with procedures, and safely handle and restrain patients.
Monitor vital signs, pain, intake and output, and treatment response; report changes promptly and provide thorough rounds and shift handoffs.
Maintain accurate inpatient records in EzyVet and Smart Flow, including assessments, treatments, medications, diagnostic results, and update calls.
Relay approved updates to hospitalized pets’ families and document calls.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, fluids, and blood products; monitor for adverse reactions.
Collect blood samples; place intravenous catheters; and place and maintain feeding tubes, central lines, jugular catheters, and urinary catheters as ordered.
Provide post-anesthesia and postoperative monitoring, recovery, and nursing care; recognize emergencies and assist with emergency procedures as needed.
Obtain radiographs, assist with CT and MRI monitoring, and perform clinical laboratory testing for hospitalized patients; document results and communicate findings to the medical team.
Maintain inpatient nursing skills across surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and critical care, and assist with training patient care team members.
Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked inpatient environment and follow patient safety and infection prevention protocols.
Follow veterinary orders, applicable regulations, hospital policies, and medical protocols.
Perform other assigned duties consistent with inpatient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Potential additional benefits, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
Flexible schedules and shift differentials for certain positions and shifts.
A $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.