Licensed Veterinary Technician

Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, LLC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in examinations, treatments, and ambulatory care. The role includes admissions, records management, in-house lab work, prescriptions, and surgical assistance across our equine facility.

Candidates should hold NYS VT licensure and an accredited degree, with strong communication, organization, and animal-care skills.

Qualifications

• NYS Accredited Veterinary Technician Degree.
• Valid NYS veterinary Technician Licensure.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and treatments, in-clinic and ambulatory.
• Manage admissions and discharges following clinic protocols.
• Maintain in-house medical records and communicate lab results.
• Perform in-house lab tests and prepare samples for referral labs.
• Prepare prescriptions and process online pharmacy requests.
• Support surgical procedures: prep, anesthesia, monitoring, post-op care.
• Sterilize and care for instruments and maintain supplies.
• Prepare vehicles and organize daily equipment for appointments.
• Care for equine patients: feeding, stall and paddock upkeep.
• Communicate with doctors and horse owners; train staff as needed.
• Engage in continual education to maintain licensure and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Medical Terminology

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Education

NYS Accredited Veterinary Technician Degree

Valid NYS veterinary Technician Licensure

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

The Licensed Veterinary Technician’s (‘LVT’) role is to perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases in an animal in addition to assist veterinarians in daily preparation, administration, and final completion of appointments and treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Veterinarian Assistance: Support veterinarians during patient examinations and treatments, both in-clinic and ambulatory, following detailed protocols in the Technician Manual.
• Patient Admission and Discharge: Manage admissions and discharges in line with clinic protocols.
• Medical Record Management: Accurately maintain and update in-house medical records and ensure lab test results are correctly recorded and communicated.
• Laboratory Duties: Perform in-house lab tests, prepare lab samples for referral laboratories, and maintain laboratory logs and inventory of supplies.
• Pharmacy Management: Prepare prescriptions and process online pharmacy requests as per clinic procedures.
• Surgical Support: Handle pre-surgical preparations, administer anesthesia, monitor surgeries, and manage post-surgical clean-up.
• Instrument Care: Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments to maintain an adequate and sterile supply.
• Vehicle Preparation: Ensure veterinary vehicles are stocked and ready, with supplies organized for daily appointments.
• Animal Husbandry: Provide care such as feeding, watering, and following veterinary instructions for horse management, including stall and paddock maintenance.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with doctors and relay necessary information between doctors and horse owners.
• Housekeeping and Safety: Perform routine housekeeping, ensure OSHA & Safety compliance, report dispensed Controlled Substances, and maintain hospital standards in various areas.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair scheduling of equipment and upkeep the barn and hospital facilities to standards.
• Inventory Management: Record and manage inventory supplies, ensuring all areas are stocked appropriately.
• Customer and Staff Interaction: Provide customer service, train co-workers and students, and participate in staff meetings.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuing education opportunities to maintain licensure and stay current with industry standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Computer Literacy Patient Relations

Medical Terminology

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Required Education/Licensing

NYS Accredited Veterinary Technician Degree

Valid NYS veterinary Technician Licensure

Valid Driver’s License

Experience

Prior experience in a veterinary setting is helpful.

Equine knowledge and skillset preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to restrain and handle equine patients.

Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, bending, and lifting.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Ability to work in a variety of environments (office setting, barn, outdoor elements, driving – work vehicles, tractor).