Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pawsitive Veterinary • Brooklyn, NY

45d • Onsite

About The Position

PAWSitive Veterinary of New York is a full-service, small animal practice in Brooklyn. We provide high-quality, comprehensive care including preventative medicine, wellness care, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, surgery, and more. Our fantastic team of doctors and technicians is devoted to caring for each pet as their own. We strive for the highest level of integrity and compassion, offering quality care in a friendly atmosphere. PAWSitive Veterinary’s goal is to keep pets healthy and happy through preventative medicine where we can catch and treat medical conditions early on. We pride ourselves on maintaining ambitious standards with client-centered service- including partnering with other clinics in the area to have a wide selection of emergency referral services at our fingertips when our clients are in need of after-hours or critical care. We always provide kind and honest care that goes the extra-mile to ensure the health and happiness of all furry and feathered friends. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm Sunday: Closed

Requirements

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required
• 2+ year professional experience required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work Saturdays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring is heavily preferred
• this position will have a high focus on assisting with surgeries
• The right candidate will be comfortable with all aspects of surgical procedures
• additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint
• Triage 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

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree