Licensed Veterinary Technician, Medical Surgical Unit

Golden State Humane Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Humane Society seeks a Veterinary Technician to join their team in New York. The role involves interpreting treatment directives, operating equipment, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates must possess a Veterinary Technician license and have strong animal handling skills. Comprehensive benefits include competitive salary, sign-on bonus, paid time off, and housing support for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

75% discount on veterinary care

Continuing education funds

NYS Licensing fee reimbursement

Relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates

Free housing for 1 year for qualified candidates

403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Must have animal handling experience and ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when workload requires.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute treatment directives from the veterinarian.
• Operate and monitor veterinary equipment such as blood pressure monitors.
• Update patient records and assist with cleaning and training.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

New York State Veterinary Technician's license or permit

Tools

Cornerstone

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