Licensed Veterinary Technician - Mahopac Animal Hospital

Mahopacvet; Mahopac (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends

Career development resources

Job summary

Mahopacvet is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in Mahopac, New York. The role involves providing quality veterinary care, assisting during surgeries, and ensuring patient well-being.

This full-time position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a pay range of $25 to $35 per hour. Candidates must be credentialed LVTs or eligible to take the VTNE. Join us to make a positive impact on animal health!

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Required to be a credentialed NYS LVT or graduated technician eligible to take VTNE.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements through examinations and interviews.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs and administering medications.
• Support patient examinations and operations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting conditions and changes.

Skills

Veterinary care

Patient communication

Diagnostic procedures

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Credentialed NYS LVT or eligible to take VTNE

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Mahopac Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Mahopac Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team!

Successful qualified candidates are eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, paid out in 1 installment after 1 year of successful job completion.

LVT's, CVT's, and RVT's are eligible for a $1K Sign-on Bonus.

Non-licensed veterinary assistants are eligible for a $500 Sign-on Bonus.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Mahopac Animal Hospital in Mahopac, New York, puts the focus on patient care and teamwork. We are a group committed to serving our community and fostering an upbeat and supportive culture. Every team member plays an important role in making it all happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Required to be a credentialed NYS LVT or graduated technician eligible to take VTNE.

Schedule

• Full-Time, Day Shift
• Regular schedule with a weekday off

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range: $25 – $35 USD

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V