Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dermatology

Mars Petcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Trupanion pet insurance

Pet-friendly employee discounts

BluePearl University training

Annual CE allowance

Lyra mental health support

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual scrub allowance

VTNE reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown is seeking an exceptional Licensed Dermatology Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role offers a 4x10 schedule Mon-Wed at Midtown and Thu at Brooklyn, with a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Pay ranges from $30.00 to $51.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling. VTS credentialing may lead to higher compensation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dermatology Veterinary Technician required.
• VTS credentialing could lead to higher compensation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients and team in high-stress situations.
• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters.
• Utilize Dermatology terms during procedures.
• Swab for Otic Cytology and ear mite prep.
• Prepare for skin biopsy.
• Recognize alopecia, nodules, and tumors.
• Perform anesthesia monitoring and CPR.
• Snap radiographs and other diagnostics.
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and lab procedures.

Skills

Licensed Dermatology Veterinary Tech

Communication in high-stress settings

Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

Dermatology terminology familiarity

Tools

Radiographs imaging

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown is hiring an exceptional Licensed Dermatology Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Schedule: 4x10s; Monday - Wednesday at our Midtown location, Thursdays at our Brooklyn location.

This position is eligible for qualified candidates to receive a sign-on bonus.

Pay: $30.00 - $51.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

As a Dermatology Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Communicate effectively with different people in high-stress situations
• Triage and obtain patient history
• Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters
• Utilize Dermatology terms
• Swab for Otic Cytology, and ear mite preparation
• Prepare for Skin Biopsy
• Recognize alopecia, nodules, and tumors
• Perform Anesthesia monitoring
• Perform CPR
• Perform radiographs
• Perform diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients
• Be familiar and proficient with aseptic techniques
• Be familiar with laboratory procedures and practices

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
• In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Lyra; Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits - pursuing & established VTS technicians.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.