Licensed Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Generous employee pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

License reimbursement

Job summary

VCA Hamilton Animal Hospital in Hamilton, NY is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. You will support veterinary teams with exams, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and patient care.

A CVT/RVT/LVT credential is required, with opportunities for growth and continuing education within a collaborative hospital. The pay range is $19-$25 per hour based on experience, with benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 401(k), and pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) with an active license.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Perform dentistry, radiology, and laboratory tests.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Manage pharmacy-related tasks and patient recovery.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Skills

CVT

RVT

LVT

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Join The VCA Hamilton Animal Hospital Team!

VCA Hamilton is seeking a full time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the team at our full service, feline friendly, practice in Hamilton, NY! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA 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. At VCA 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 petcare discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, 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've worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you've 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

The pay range for this position is $19 - $25 /hr based on experience.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.