Licensed Veterinary Technician

Bideawee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bideawee, a compassionate animal welfare organization, seeks a Veterinary Technician in New York. The ideal candidate will provide medical care to animals in the adoption center, assist the veterinary team, and ensure a clean and safe environment. A current New York State LVT license and experience in a clinical setting are required. Join us in making a difference for pets and their owners!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options

Generous amounts of Paid Time Off

403(b) with matching employer contributions

Discount services and pet food

Health Reimbursement Account

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in a clinical setting with spay/neuter surgery experience a plus.
• Ability to restrain animals and exposure to X-Rays required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to in-patient and adoption center animals.
• Monitor patients and identify medical emergencies.
• Assist in surgery and maintain cleanliness in surgical areas.

Skills

Proficiency in proper animal restraint

Ability to draw blood and place catheters

Experienced in laboratory procedures

Familiar with radiographic techniques

Administration of intravenous drugs

Monitoring of all patients

Proficiency in aseptic technique

Inventory management

Client communication and education

Education

Current New York State LVT license

2-3 years of experience in a clinical setting

Job description

Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903!

Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options
• Generous amounts of Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with matching employer contributions
• Discount services and pet food
• Health Reimbursement Account

Position Purpose:

Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $30/hr to $32/hr.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
• Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization a plus).
• Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays, urinalysis and ear cytologies.
• Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
• Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
• Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
• Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
• Controlled drug log recording.
• Inventory management.
• Client communication and education
• Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.

Requirements:

• General knowledge of instruments and supplies

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience preferred in clinical setting
• Shelter medicine/ spay and neuter surgery experience a plus
• Current New York State LVT license required

Specific Work Requirements:

• Ability to restrain animals of all sizes, work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.

Preferences:

• Skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary practice

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Bideawee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce.

Equal Opportunity

Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.