Licensed Veterinary Technician - Lab Tech

Veterinary Medical Center of CNY; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training & mentorship

CE stipend

Job summary

Veterinary Medical Center of CNY in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Laboratory Technician for our busy ER/Specialty practice. We have a large team across emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists, with advanced lab capabilities and mentored growth opportunities.

The role involves handling samples from all hospital departments, maintaining lab inventory, and supporting patient discharges.

Qualifications

• NYS licensed veterinary technician.
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including part-time or full-time.
• Experience with receiving hospital samples and providing timely results.

Responsibilities

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• Maintain lab inventory; anticipate needed supplies and remove outdated materials.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

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. Learn more about the practice at our website

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• Maintaining lab inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and removing outdated materials.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. Learn more about the Licensed Vet Tech position at VMC here

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!