Licensed Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Care

Alliance Animal Health; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Pet care discount (employee)

Shift differentials

Job summary

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center (OPVMC) is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for inpatient care. You will provide compassionate nursing for hospitalized patients, support treatment plans with veterinarians, monitor progress, and document comprehensive inpatient records within a hospital setting.

This full-time role requires NY LVT licensure, 2+ years of experience, and a patient-focused, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program is required.
• Current New York State Veterinary Technician license is required.
• Minimum of two years of veterinary experience is required.
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician is preferred.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients, including hygiene, comfort, mobility, and nutritional support.
• Carry out veterinarian-directed treatment plans, assist with procedures, and safely handle and restrain patients.
• Monitor vital signs, pain, intake/output, and treatment response; report changes and provide thorough rounds and shift handoffs.
• Maintain inpatient records in EzyVet and Smart Flow; document assessments, treatments, medications, and results.
• Relay approved updates to hospitalized pet families and document calls.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, fluids, and blood products; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Obtain radiographs and assist with CT/MRI monitoring; perform clinical lab testing and communicate results.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology

New York State Veterinary Technician license

Tools

EzyVet

Smart Flow

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Inpatient Care

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 24 - USD 34 - hourly

***$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over60 years. Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door.

Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team. We offer competitive benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, quality benefits, continuing education opportunities, special rate employee pet care, and more! Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.

Our Inpatient Care LVT provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care exclusively to hospitalized patients within the hospital. Working closely with veterinarians and the patient care team, you will carry out treatment plans, monitor patient progress, recognize changes in condition, and support safe, efficient inpatient care. This is a hospital-based inpatient role, not an outpatient or client-facing position.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide compassionate nursing careto hospitalized patients, including hygiene, comfort, mobility assistance, and prescribed nutritional support
• Carry out veterinarian-directed treatment plans, assist withprocedures, and safely handle and restrain patients
• Monitor vital signs, pain, intake and output, and treatment response; promptly report changes and provide thorough rounds and shift handoffs
• Maintain accurate inpatient records in EzyVet and Smart Flow, including assessments, treatments, medications, diagnostic results, and update calls
• Relay approved updates to hospitalizedpet family and document calls
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications, injections, fluids, and blood products; monitor for adverse reactions and understand medication uses, dosages, and side effects
• Collect blood samples, place intravenous catheters, and place and maintain feeding tubes, central lines, jugular catheters, and urinary catheters as ordered
• Provide post-anesthesia and postoperative monitoring, recovery, and nursing care; recognize emergencies and assist with emergency procedures as needed
• Obtain radiographs, assist with CT and MRI monitoring, and perform clinical laboratory testing for hospitalized patients; document results and communicate findings to the medical team
• Maintain inpatient nursing skills across surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and critical care, and assist with training patient care team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked inpatient environment and follow patient safety and infection prevention protocols
• Follow veterinary orders, applicable regulations, and hospital policies and medical protocols
• Perform other assigned duties consistent with inpatient care as needed
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required
  • Current New York State Veterinary Technician license required
  • Minimum of twoyears of veterinary experience required
  • At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred
  • Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners
  • Genuine commitment to animal health and well-being
  • Strong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Proficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

***$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*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/

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