Licensed Veterinary Technician

Corfu Veterinary Clinic•Corfu, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corfu Veterinary Clinic is a fast-paced, five-doctor small animal practice located in a residential country setting about 20 minutes east of Buffalo. Our clinic is equipped with in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiology (full body and dental), ultrasound, and we are fully paperless using iPads, laptops, and desktop stations. Our clients come from near and far for quality medicine delivered with a personal touch, which is something we take great pride in! We are seeking a focused, compassionate, and team-oriented LVT with strong multi-tasking skills. Our technicians are essential to our practice and are fully utilized across all areas of patient care- from lab work and imaging to anesthesia and client education. If you're looking to use your full range of skills in a supportive, collaborative environment, this is the place for you! Team-building is important to us, and we organize several social events throughout the year to connect with each other and relax outside of work. We foster communication and collaboration by holding monthly small group meetings to discuss changes, share ideas, and stay aligned. We heavily support professional growth and are happy to encourage employees’ interests through continuing education, hands-on training, or expanded roles within the practice. Our team is also actively involved in our community. We raise donations for local shelters, host an annual Trunk or Treat for our clients and patients, and proudly participate in the town’s Christmas parade. If you're a technician looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported, we would love to meet you!

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.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely in person and on the phone.
Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow.
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
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 and capturing radiographs.
Proficient in anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery.

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
Triaging patients over the phone and during office visits
Educating clients on routine vaccine protocol and preventions
Interpreting medical records and recording client history accurately
Sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
Positioning and capturing radiographs
Anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
Patient care for hospitalized and surgery patients
Filling medications as instructed by the veterinarian

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
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses