Licensed Veterinary Technician - Lab Tech

Veterinary-Medical-Center-of-Cn; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education stipend

Shift differentials

IDEXX reference lab on-site

Job summary

The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) in Syracuse, NY, is a 24-hour Emergency, Specialty and Critical Care center with board-certified specialists and a full-service laboratory. We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Laboratory Technician to join our busy ER/Specialty practice across multiple shifts, including part-time or full-time options.

Responsibilities include receiving samples, delivering timely results to clinical teams, maintaining inventory, and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Receives samples from all hospital departments and ensures timely, accurate results.
• Maintains lab inventory and ensures adequate supplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean lab by following procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples from all hospital departments and ensure timely and accurate results.
• Maintain lab inventory and anticipate needed supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean lab per procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in patient discharges as needed.

Skills

Sample handling

Lab inventory management

Safety compliance

Discharge assistance

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 fun, yet professional atmosphere with an emphasis on life-long learning. Come join our team!

• We offer a generous compensation package, including a yearly continuing education stipend.
• Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts all earn additional compensation differentials.