Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Our LVTs play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and excellent client service. Responsibilities include client communication (in person and over the phone), appointment check-in and check-out, phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and performing treatments during appointments. We’re looking for a candidate with strong computer skills and a passion for customer service. The ideal technician is professional, friendly, curious, reliable, and eager to learn and grow within our practice. Punctuality, responsibility, and a collaborative mindset are essential. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Requirements
- A licensed veterinary technician. An active license in the state of New York is required for this position.
- 6+ months experience working as a veterinary technician.
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
- Rotating Saturday availability.
- Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!
- Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner.
- Triaging patients over the phone and during office visits.
- Educating clients on routine vaccine protocol and preventions.
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely in person and on the phone.
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
- Knowledge in preventative care 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.
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
- Proficient in anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Patient care for hospitalized and surgery patients.
- Filling medications as instructed by the veterinarian.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Client communication (in person and over the phone)
- Appointment check-in and check-out
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter placement
- Cystocentesis
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation
- Performing treatments during appointments
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
