Licensed Veterinary Technician Emergency

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

CE allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital in Upstate New York is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team as a full-time triage technician. We are committed to advanced care and a collaborative team environment for ill patients in a busy ER setting.

This role offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month retention period. Compensation ranges from $26 to $32 per hour, depending on skill, experience, and licensure, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing career

Responsibilities

• Triage and assessment of the critically ill patient
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Invasive monitoring
• CT/Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• CRM/medical record input and client communication during discharges and updates
• Perform supportive and invasive therapies and emergency procedures
• Compassionate care of hospitalized patients

Job description

This role has a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus paid at 30 days and has a mandatory 12-month retention period.

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a 17 doctor hybrid hospital seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team full time as a triage technician. We are proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. We serve our clients 24hrs a day 365 days a year.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of ill patients in an ER Specialty setting. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who desires a challenge and the opportunity to grow and contribute to a collaborative team. We value exceptional client care and professionalism and are seeking like-minded individuals.

Why Join The VCA Colonial Family?

How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists! In addition We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Have I mentioned the glee club, monthly karaoke night, as well as community garden plant sharing day? VCA Colonial truly is the essence of community and compassionate care We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive 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!

• Competitive wage
• 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
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) (Please take a moment to view our short video on technician life at VCA from a technician's point of view) https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Compensation: $26 - 32 is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. (LVT, VTS).

Why We Need You

1. Triage and assessment of the critical ill patient
2. Venipuncture
3. Catheter placement
4. Invasive monitoring
5. CT/Radiology
6. Anesthesia monitoring
7. Physical examinations and patient assessment
8. CRI's, blood transfusions, IV and oral medication administration
9. Laboratory work
10. Pharmacy
11. Medical record input- history taking
12. Client communication to include discharges and patient updates.
13. Technical ability to include compassionate handling and restraint, strong patient assessment and monitoring skills, the ability to perform supportive and invasive therapies and emergency procedure.
14. Compassionate care of our hospitalized patients
15. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

We look forward to getting to know you!

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.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.