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 offers a unique culture that values individual skills and personalities, supporting technicians in their continuing education and personal career development. 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, and delivering an outstanding client experience to ensure exceptional patient care. The position requires utilizing skills such as physical examinations, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, patient recovery, and compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
- Experience, education, and certification will determine the hourly wage.
Responsibilities
- Support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Provide exceptional care to every patient.
- Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.
- Perform dentistry.
- Conduct radiology.
- Perform laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture.
- Perform catheter placement.
- Administer pharmacy services.
- Manage 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)
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
