Licensed Veterinary Technician
PetMedic - Albany•Albany, NY
•$30•Onsite
About The Position
PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic is looking to add compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team. At PetMedic, you can help shape the exciting new world of veterinary urgent care. Our fast-paced environment means you’ll do something different every day, but with more regularity and stability than an emergency setting. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, stay ahead using educational training, and partner with experienced doctors to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience
- Successful completion of references and background check
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
- Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
- Perform physical assessments and record your observations
- Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures
- Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
- Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
- Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
- Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
- Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
- Comfortable taking radiographs, small animal restraint, triage, monitor anesthesia
- Obtain laboratory sample collection, process and interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)
- Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Able to commit to evening and weekend shifts
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
- Continuing education allowance and professional development support
- Mental Health Resources
- Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
- Discounts on veterinary services and products
- Savings on reference lab testing
- Discounts on Purina pet foods
- Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
