Laboratory Licensed Veterinary Technician

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & matching program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center in New York is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians for our Laboratory Department in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. You will perform and interpret a wide range of in‑house tests and support veterinarians to ensure accurate, timely diagnostic results that guide patient care.

Candidates must hold a New York State Veterinary Technician License; familiarity with ezyVet or SmartFlow is a plus.

Qualifications

• New York State Veterinary Technician License is required.
• Recent graduates and experienced LVTs encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with diagnostic testing (hematology, urinalysis, parasitology) is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with high diagnostic accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory diagnostics including hematology, urinalysis, parasite identification, microbiology cultures and other in-house testing.
• Prepare, process, and analyze patient samples following established protocols.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Document test results in patient records using EzyVet and other systems.
• Assist veterinarians in interpreting diagnostic results to support care decisions.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab environment and biosafety standards.
• Restock supplies and manage laboratory inventory.
• Train and support new or cross-training team members in lab procedures.
• Communicate with clinical teams to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor or management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Team orientation

Education

New York State Veterinary Technician License

Tools

ezyVet

SmartFlow

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center. Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years. Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door. Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team. We offer competitive benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, quality benefits, continuing education opportunities, special rate employee pet care, and more! Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) in the Laboratory Department play a key role in supporting diagnostic care by performing and interpreting a wide range of in‑house laboratory tests. In our fast‑paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, LVTs collaborate closely with veterinarians and clinical teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high‑quality diagnostic results that directly support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory diagnostics including hematology, urinalysis, parasite identification, microbiology cultures, and other in‑house testing.
• Prepare, process, and analyze patient samples following established protocols.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper calibration and function of laboratory equipment.
• Accurately document and record test results in patient records using EzyVet and other systems.
• Assist veterinarians and clinical teams in interpreting diagnostic results to support patient care decisions.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab environment while following all biosafety and infection control standards.
• Restock supplies and help maintain appropriate laboratory inventory levels.
• Train and support new or cross‑training team members in laboratory procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor or management.

Qualifications

• New York State Veterinary Technician License (required).
• Recent graduates and experienced LVTs encouraged to apply.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with diagnostic testing (hematology, urinalysis, parasitology, etc.) is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in diagnostic work.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team‑oriented with a strong interest in learning and professional growth within the lab.
• Comfortable working with biological samples and following biosafety protocols.
• Familiarity with veterinary software (e.g., ezyVet, SmartFlow) preferred.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently when needed.

Additional Information

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

Compensation: $21.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift Differential: Additional shift differential pay is offered for hours worked between 6:00 PM–12:00 AM and 12:00 AM–6:00 AM.

Pre-Employment Requirements: As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and urine toxicology screening through HealthWorks before becoming eligible for hire.

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

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/.