Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Copiague (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

License reimbursement

Head Space wellness

Job summary

VCA Southgate Animal Hospital in Copiague, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited, fast-paced hospital. The successful candidate will support technicians and doctors, delivering high-quality patient care and client service in a collaborative team.

Credentials CVT/RVT/LVT required; duties include exams, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture and patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with CVT/RVT/LVT credentials.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and client service.
• Ability to work with a collaborative veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Skills

CVT

RVT

LVT

Patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician Part Time!

Location: 1015 Montauk Hwy, Copiague, NY 11726

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $25 - $32 / hour

At VCA Southgate Animal Hospital , you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We are seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA accredited, fast paced hospital in Copiague, NY. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care-with the passion to mentor growth in the dynamic support team around them.

Why join the VCA Southgate family?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Southgate, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.