Experienced Veterinary Technician

City Veterinary Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

City Veterinary Care in New York City is seeking a dedicated veterinary technician to join our nonprofit practice supporting The Toby Project. You will restrain and triage patients, collect and analyze lab samples, perform diagnostic imaging, and assist with anesthesia and surgical preparation.

Requirements include at least 3 years in veterinary tech, anesthesia experience, knowledge of veterinary terminology, and the ability to work safely with animals.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for: 3 years of veterinary technician experience (Required).
• Anesthesia experience required.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Familiarity with pet care practices and techniques.
• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely and effectively.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and sample collection.
• Ability to operate X-ray equipment and develop X-ray films.
• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry practices, including feeding, exercise and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage 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, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary terminology

Animal handling

Laboratory procedures

Anesthesia experience

X-ray equipment operation

Pet care practices

Lab sample collection

Safety restraint

Job description

Company Description

City Veterinary Care is committed to helping all of New York City's dogs and cats. We operate a non‑profit organization, The Toby Project, the objective of which is to solve New York City's pet overpopulation problem (approximately 10,000 dogs and cats lose their lives each year in our city's shelter system). Our highly acclaimed veterinarians, our knowledgeable and caring front desk staff, and our skilled and compassionate veterinary nursing team instill, with confidence, what every pet owner desires – the best possible care for their pets. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, vaccines & monitoring, dentistry, 24-hour nursing care, specialty care and State of the Art Equipment.

Job Description

Pet restraint, triage 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, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

Experience:

• Previous experience working as a veterinary technician or in a related field: 3 years (Required)


• Anesthesia experience required


• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures


• Familiarity with pet care practices and techniques


• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely and effectively


• Experience with laboratory procedures and sample collection


• Ability to operate X-ray equipment and develop X-ray films


• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry practices, including feeding, exercise, and hygiene

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30-$35/hr

We offer our staff:

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program


• 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)


• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.


• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.