Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Yorktown is seeking a licensed veterinary technician for full-time or part-time roles. You will be responsible for animal restraint, patient triage, and nursing care while ensuring effective client communication.

The role requires an active license, knowledge of veterinary practices, and a commitment to animal welfare. We offer a pay range of $30-$35/hr, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures and preventative care.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, and lab sample analysis.
• Diagnostic imaging and management of hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and treatment communication.

Skills

Licensed veterinary technician

Client communication skills

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Education

Active veterinary technician license

Job description

We have options for either a full-time or part-time position.

At Yorktown Veterinary Associates, we provide a wide range of services from vaccinations, health certificates and disease prevention to orthopedics, neurosurgery and cardiology. We offer complete dental care, weight management consultations, soft tissue surgery, as well as diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine cases.

Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well-trained professionals. Our receptionists greet you personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management. The highly trained doctors at Yorktown Veterinary Associates are dedicated to providing the best medical and surgical care for your beloved pets. Many of our staff members have been working with us for many years and as a team, we strive to make your experience at Yorktown Veterinary Associates as comfortable and comforting as possible.

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon & Tues:8:30am-5:00pm
• Weds: Closed
• Thurs & Fri: 8:30am-6:00pm
• Last Saturday of each month:8:30am-1:00pm
• Sunday: Closed

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of 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.

We’re looking for:

• A licensed veterinary technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturday shifts
• 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
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• 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: $30 - 35/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
• Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Holiday Pay, 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/