Licensed Veterinary Technician, Medical Surgical Unit

Horton Animal Hospital - Discovery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in New York seeks a Veterinary Technician responsible for interpreting treatment directives, operating diagnostic equipment, and assisting in animal care. Candidates must possess a valid New York veterinary license and demonstrate teamwork and composure in high-stress scenarios. The hospital offers competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and relocation support for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

75% discount on veterinary care

Continuing education funds

Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates

Free housing for 1 year for qualified candidates

403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

NYS Licensing fee reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in animal handling and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to remain composed in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret treatment directives given by veterinarian.
• Operate and monitor diagnostic equipment and maintain patient records.
• Clean and maintain ward cleanliness and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Stress Management

Animal Handling

Education

New York State Veterinary Technician's license or permit

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to interpret and execute treatment directives given by veterinarian
• Will be required to operate and/or monitor Heska and syringe pumps, Cardell blood pressure monitors, Doppler monitors and blood gas machines
• Must be able to place jelco and sampling catheters, collect blood samples
• Required to update patient records and monitor patient activity using Cornerstone
• Maintain stock and order supplies
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of ward and would be required to participate in the training of new employees and volunteers

Qualifications:

• Must have a New York State Veterinary Technician's license or permit
• Must have animal handling experience and ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must have flexibility necessary to work additional hours when workload requires

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 75% discount on veterinary care
• Mentorship through the VTS process
• Continuing education funds with rollover options
• NYS Licensing fee reimbursement
• Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates who live outside the NYC metropolitan area
• Free housing for 1 year for qualified candidates who live outside of the NYC metropolitan area (*2-year employment commitment required)
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Shift:

Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm

Pay Range

$30 - $40 USD