ER Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus

Alliance Animal Health; Village of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

CE allowance

Employee pet discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center in Western New York seeks an experienced ER Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team. You will triage, stabilize, and treat canine and feline patients under veterinarians, communicating with clients during stressful times.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate or Bachelor’s in veterinary technology and NY license; at least one year of experience, ER experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required.
• Current New York State Veterinary Technician license required.
• Minimum of one year of veterinary experience required; ER experience heavily preferred but not required for more experienced applicants.
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to patients; triage arrivals, obtain histories and vital signs, and promptly report signs of instability
• Assist with stabilization, emergency procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and urgent surgery
• Monitor hospitalized patients, assess pain and treatment response, and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Administer prescribed medications, fluid therapy, continuous rate infusions, oxygen, and blood products and monitor patientsfor adverse reactions
• Perform venipuncture and place and maintain intravenous catheters; place and manage other catheters and feeding tubes when trained and permitted
• Induce and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction and provide recovery care, including for unstable and high-risk patients
• Handle and restrain patients safely, using techniques appropriate to their condition, pain, and stress levels
• Maintain accurate patient records, treatments, and diagnostic results in EzyVet and Smart Flow; provide clear handoffs between shifts and teams
• Communicate compassionately with clients about admissions, hospitalization, veterinarian-directed findings, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Prepare and dispense medications as ordered, following hospital policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain emergency equipment and supplies, follow infection-control procedures, and keep treatment areas safe and organized
• Collaborate with the medical team to prioritize care, support team training and relevant cross-training, and perform other duties as assigned within training and scope of practice

Skills

Vet experience

Emergency care

Client service

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology

New York State Veterinary Technician license

Tools

EzyVet

Smart Flow

MS Office

Job description

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center in Western New York seeks an experienced ER Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team. You will triage, stabilize, and treat canine and feline patients under veterinarians, communicating with clients during stressful times.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate or Bachelor’s in veterinary technology and NY license; at least one year of experience, ER experience preferred.