Licensed Vet Tech – Exotic Animal Care & Wellness

Rocky Point Animal Hospital; Rocky Point (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Holiday pay

Continuing education (RACE-approved)

401(k) with employer match

Pet discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocky Point Animal Hospital in Rocky Point, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team. Our caseload includes traditional companion animals as well as exotic patients, including birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and fish.

In this full-time role with Saturday rotation, you will support doctors during wellness visits, procedures and surgeries, perform in-house lab tests and radiographs, administer medications, and help with patient care and client

Qualifications

• Active LVT credential required.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong technical and patient-care skills.
• Excellent communication with veterinarians, coworkers and pet owners.
• Ability to stay detail-focused in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors during wellness visits, sick appointments, procedures, and surgeries.
• Collect samples, perform in-house lab testing, draw blood, and obtain diagnostic samples.
• Take and process radiographs; administer medications and treatments.
• Prepare surgical patients and assist with recovery and monitoring.
• Maintain patient records and communicate care instructions to clients.
• Keep treatment areas clean and organized; restrain patients safely.

Skills

Active LVT

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Team player

Exotics care

Tools

Impromed

IDEXX

Job description

Rocky Point Animal Hospital in Rocky Point, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our veterinary team. Our caseload includes traditional companion animals as well as exotic patients, including birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and fish.

In this full-time role with Saturday rotation, you will support doctors during wellness visits, procedures and surgeries, perform in-house lab tests and radiographs, administer medications, and help with patient care and client