Overnight Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Additional Benefits May Also Be Useful

Job summary

City Veterinary Care in New York City seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician for overnight shifts. You will restrain and triage patients, assist with imaging, and communicate treatment plans to clients. The role involves exposure to odors, sounds, and potential hazards.

We offer extensive training, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and ongoing education support.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as veterinary technician or related field.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Familiarity with pet care practices and techniques.
• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and sample collection.
• Ability to operate X-ray equipment and develop films.
• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry practices including feeding, exercise, hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Diagnostic imaging and communication of treatment plans.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

5 years experience

Veterinary terminology

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Compassion

Physical stamina

Job description

City Veterinary Care is committed to helping all of New York City's dogs and cats. We operate a non-profit organization, The Toby Project,the objective of which is to solveNew YorkCity's pet overpopulation problem (approximately 10,000 dogs and catslose their liveseach year in our city's shelter system). Our highly acclaimed veterinarians, our knowledgeable and caring front desk staff, and our skilled and compassionate veterinary nursingteam instill, with confidence, what every pet owner desires--the best possible care for their pets. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, vaccines & monitoring, dentistry, 24-hour nursing care, specialty care and State of the Art Equipment.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, diagnostic imaging, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Previous experience working as a veterinary technician or in a related field: 5years (Required)
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures
• Familiarity with pet care practices and techniques
• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely and effectively
• Experience with laboratory procedures and sample collection
• Ability to operate X-ray equipment and develop X-ray films
• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry practices, including feeding, exercise, and hygiene

Skills:

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with veterinarians, staff, and pet owners
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate record keeping and patient care
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Compassion and empathy towards animals and their owners
• Physical stamina to handle animals of various sizes and lift heavy objects if necessary

Additional Information

Job Type:Full-time, Overnight,3-4 shifts per week

Pay:$35-$40/hour

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.