Licensed Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimal; Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and improvement. You will be responsible for providing exceptional care to companion animals, managing a variety of medical cases, and ensuring effective communication with pet owners. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in veterinary care and enjoy a range of benefits, including a sign-on bonus and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinary technician with strong customer service skills.
• Experience in animal restraint and surgical assistance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for hospitalized animals, including medication administration.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Animal restraint

Triage of incoming patients

Collection and analysis of lab samples

Diagnostic imaging

Administration of medications

Customer service skills

Surgical preparation and assistance

Anesthetic management

Knowledge in preventative care

Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring

Education

Licensed veterinary technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Companion Pet Hospital is proud to provide exceptional care for companion animals, with a team focus on continuous learning and improvement. Our hospital has beenAAHA-accreditedfor twenty-five years, and we are proud to be certified as aFear-FreeandCat-Friendly Practice!Our experienced medical team offers personalized services with an emphasis on pet parent education and community involvement. We currently partner with several rescue groups to provide physical exams for homeless animals.

We use our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, and Wellbeing to guide our decisions and actions. We are looking to add an additional LVT to our phenomenal medical care team!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of 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

• A licensed veterinary technician with an active license isrequired, 1+ year experience is preferred but not required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs,positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available***

Pay Range:Begins at $26 - $28/hr dependent on relevant experience

We offer our staff:

• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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 background check.

*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/