Licensed Veterinary Technician: Shelter Care & Daytime Hours

Animal Protective; Town of Glenville (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady—Glenville, NY is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our shelter team. Daily duties include handling surgical patients, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining medical records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer predictable daytime hours with no nights or weekends, a living wage, generous PTO, an employee assistance program, and 401(k) matching along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice in New York state as a veterinary technician is required.
• Two or more years of experience in a veterinary clinic, hospital, or shelter is preferable.
• Must be able to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily rounds and monitor health and wellbeing of shelter animals.
• Provide medical oversight and vaccination administration as directed.
• Complete medical records and enter data into shelter databases promptly.
• Identify animals for spay/neuter scheduling and assist with perioperative care.
• Maintain supplies and uphold cleanliness in surgical and treatment areas.
• Perform basic lab work and assist with diagnoses under supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Veterinary experience

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (New York)

Job description

The Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady—Glenville, NY is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our shelter team. Daily duties include handling surgical patients, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining medical records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer predictable daytime hours with no nights or weekends, a living wage, generous PTO, an employee assistance program, and 401(k) matching along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance.