Licensed Veterinary Technician

Valhalla Animal Hospital•Valhalla, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valhalla Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary medicine provider in southern New York, operating for over thirty years. Their devoted team provides personal, loving care, earning the highest customer satisfaction rating in the area. They are dedicated to providing a high standard of service for their clients while offering support and guidance to pet owners, aiming to maintain long-term relationships from puppy/kitten stages to adult years. The hospital is growing and seeking to expand its team by hiring licensed veterinary technicians to work with, guide, and support their growing team of DVMs. Valhalla Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest innovations and medical capabilities, providing wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care. They feature an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology for optimized diagnostics, and utilize laser therapy in their surgical suites to reduce pain and recovery time.

Requirements

Actively Licensed Veterinary Technician, or license eligible in the state of NY
If you do not hold an active NY LVT license, you must be eligible for taking the VTNE as well as take and pass it within 3 months of hire
A 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

Nice To Haves

Proficient in positioning for dental radiographs

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

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Stipend Available
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)