Veterinary Technician
About The Position
VCA Fairmount Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team at a full-service practice in Syracuse, NY. VCA Animal Hospitals supports Veterinary Technicians with continuing education and personal career development, fostering a unique culture that values individual skills and personalities. They are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, aiming to be a workplace where talented individuals thrive. The role focuses on supporting Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients, with the mission of winning client confidence through outstanding service to ensure exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Experience in physical examinations and patient assessment
- Experience in anesthesia monitoring
- Experience in surgical preparation and assisting
- Experience in dentistry
- Experience in radiology
- Experience in laboratory work
- Experience in venipuncture
- Experience in catheter placement
- Experience in pharmacy
- Experience in patient recovery
- Experience in compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Responsibilities
- Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Utilize knowledge and skills in physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Assist with surgical preparation.
- Perform dentistry.
- Conduct radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Dispense pharmacy.
- Monitor patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care of hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous petcare discounts
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
