Licensed Veterinary Technician Per Diem

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital in Upstate New York is seeking a Per Diem experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT eligible) to join our ER team full time as a triage technician.

We offer competitive wages, access to a large veterinary community, continued education, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. You will triage and assist with critical patients, perform venipuncture, catheter placement, monitoring, and help with examinations.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician (LVT) with ER triage experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess critical ill patients.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Monitor anesthesia and related procedures as needed.
• Laboratory work and medication administration.
• Provide compassionate care and clear client communication.

Skills

Triage

Emergency care

Venipuncture

IV therapy

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a 17 doctor hybrid hospital seeking a Per Diem experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician, or LVT eligible to join our ER team full time as a triage technician. We are proud to be one of the premier providers of primary, specialty and emergency care located in the heart of the beautiful Fingerlakes region in Upstate New York. We serve our clients 24hrs a day 365 days a year. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing advanced care and management of ill patients in an ER Specialty setting. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who desires a challenge and the opportunity to grow and contribute to a collaborative team. We value exceptional client care and professionalism and are seeking like-minded individuals.

Why Join The VCA Colonial Family?

How about the opportunity to learn from multiple Veterinary Technician Specialists! In addition We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Have I mentioned the glee club, monthly karaoke night, as well as community garden plant sharing day? VCA Colonial truly is the essence of community and compassionate care. We are passionate about supporting Technicians and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Technician career has to offer. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Competitive wage Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities CE allowance Tuition support and sponsorships Vet Tech license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) (Please take a moment to view our short video on technician life at VCA from a technician's point of view) https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Compensation: $26 - 32 is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status. (LVT, VTS).

Why We Need You

We strive to provide a fulfilling work environment for energetic and proactive Licensed Veterinary Technicians who are committed to outstanding patient care and client service. The skills that you will be utilizing include a multitude of technical skills to include but not limited to: Triage and assessment of the critical ill patient Venipuncture Catheter placement Invasive monitoring CT/Radiology Anesthesia monitoring Physical examinations and patient assessment CRI's, blood transfusions, IV and oral medication administration Laboratory work Pharmacy Medical record input- history taking Client communication to include discharges and patient updates. Technical ability to include compassionate handling and restraint, strong patient assessment and monitoring skills, the ability to perform supportive and invasive therapies and emergency procedure. Compassionate care of our hospitalized patients

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.