Licensed Veterinary Technician - Lab Tech

Veterinary Medical Center of CNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education stipend

Shift differentials for evenings/weekn

Professional atmosphere

Job summary

The Veterinary Medical Center of CNY is a 24-hour Emergency, Specialty and Critical Care center in Syracuse, NY. We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Laboratory Technician for our busy ER/Specialty practice, with multiple shift options including part- or full-time hours.

Responsibilities include receiving samples, maintaining lab inventory, ensuring safety and accuracy, and assisting in patient discharges. NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYS-licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in a fast-paced ER/Specialty setting is preferred.
• Ability to handle specimens accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples from all hospital departments and ensure timely, accurate results to clinical teams.
• Maintain lab inventory; anticipate and restock supplies; remove outdated materials.
• Maintain a safe and clean lab by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in patient discharges as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Sample handling

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

We are a 24-hour Emergency, Specialty and Critical Care center located in Syracuse, New York. We currently have a large team of full and part time emergency clinicians, as well as board certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, radiology, critical care, oncology, cardiology, and anesthesiology. We also have a certified veterinary acupuncturist and a physical rehabilitation suite including underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy pool, and exercise room.Attached to the VMC is an IDEXX reference laboratory, which enables accurate test results with a fast turnaround time for hospitalized patients.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Laboratory Technician for our busy ER/Specialty practice.

• Seeking multiple shifts/days - flexibility possible, including option for part or full time hours
• The technician is responsible for receiving samples from all hospital departments and ensuring timely and accurate results are returned to clinical teams
• Maintaining lab inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and removing outdated materials.
• Maintaining a safe and clean lab by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assisting in patient discharges as needed.

Requirement: NYS LicensedVeterinary Technician

We offer a formal training and mentorship program for all incoming technicians - whether new grads, or experienced ER/Specialty techs.

The VMC is deeply invested in our licensed technical staff, and one of our long-term goals is to advance the position of the LVT within the veterinary profession. We also offer seasonal veterinary assistant positions for those students in veterinary technology programs who are not yet licensed. The VMC is a progressive, professional organization seeking the same in potential employees.

• We offer a generous compensation package, including a yearly continuing education stipend.
• Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts all earn additional compensation differentials.
• We offer a fun, yet professional atmosphere with an emphasis on life-long learning.

Come join our team!