Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pawsitive Veterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

CE Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PAWSitive Veterinary, a Brooklyn-based small animal practice, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced team. You will assist with anesthesia, surgical monitoring, radiography, and patient care, while communicating treatment plans to clients and maintaining accurate medical records.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of professional experience, a valid VT license, and a commitment to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with active license required.
• Minimum 2+ years professional experience.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring preferred; high focus on assisted surgeries.
• Punctuality and reliability in adherence to shifts.
• Availability to work Saturdays.
• Excellent client communication and medical records management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Proficiency in sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience in radiographic positioning; dental radiography a plus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and anesthetic management.
• Assist with surgeries and monitor anesthesia.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Maintain medical records and hospital documentation.
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized cases.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Surgical monitoring

Anesthesia administration

Radiography

Client communication

Education

Active veterinary technician license

Tools

X-ray imaging equipment

Job description

Company Description

PAWSitive Veterinary of New York is a full-service, small animal practice in Brooklyn. We provide high-quality, comprehensive care including preventative medicine, wellness care, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, surgery, and more. Our fantastic team of doctors and technicians is devoted to caring for each pet as their own. We strive for the highest level of integrity and compassion, offering quality care in a friendly atmosphere.

PAWSitive Veterinary’s goal is to keep pets healthy and happy through preventative medicine where we can catch and treat medical conditions early on. We pride ourselves on maintaining ambitious standards with client-centered service- including partnering with other clinics in the area to have a wide selection of emergency referral services at our fingertips when our clients are in need of after-hours or critical care. We always provide kind and honest care that goes the extra-mile to ensure the health and happiness of all furry and feathered friends.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
• Saturday: 9am - 3pm
• Sunday: Closed

Job Description

Job Duties

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

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ year professional experience required.
• Previous professional experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring is heavily preferred; this position will have a high focus on assisting with surgeries.
• The right candidate will be comfortable with all aspects of surgical procedures.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work Saturdays.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Pay Range

$35 - $40/hr. depending on level of experience

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 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/

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