Overnight Veterinary Technician Attendant

Golden State Humane Society; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician Attendant in Huntington, New York. Your primary responsibilities will include providing care for animals, assisting in emergencies, and maintaining cleanliness in the hospital. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and flexible schedules while making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary experience required.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs for the duration of the shift.
• Great love for animals and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics and geriatrics.
• Assisting with emergency protocols and preparing surgical materials.
• Documentation of patient well-being and assisting in triage.

Skills

Organized

Ability to work quickly

Communication

Ability to follow directions

Attention to cleanliness

Willingness to learn

Education

1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience

Job description

Overnight Veterinary Technician Attendant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician Attendant at West Hills Animal Hospital!

Are you passionate about animal care and eager to grow in the veterinary field? West Hills Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated Part-time Veterinary Technician Attendant to join our amazing team for Overnight shifts!

Position Overview:
As a Veterinary Technician Attendant, you'll play a key role in providing compassionate care for our clients and their pets, whether they're visiting for routine health checks or emergency treatment. This position includes responsibilities as a Medical Boarding and ER Treatment Assistant, helping with patient care, monitoring, and support in critical situations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for special needs borders such as diabetics, geriatrics, epileptics, etc.
• Restraining a variety of canine, feline, and exotic species for the doctors and technicians
• Cleaning (Sweeping, Mopping, cages, dishes, garbage, surgical site, dental Suite, etc.)
• Administering oral medications
• Documentation of general well-being of in-hospital patients and boarders
• Assisting with Er protocol, ensuring ER table is prepared for crashing patients
• Preparing surgical material in coordination with the surgical handbook (ensure materials are sterilized and prepared for procedures)
• Assisting LVTs with TPRs & blood pressures. examining incisions for cleanliness and closure
• Triaging emergency appointments in coordination with the ER doctor on-premises.
• Capturing various types of radiographs including but not limited to the thorax and abdominal views

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Organized
• Works well with others
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, clean, and adheres to WHAH uniform
• Individuals with extreme willingness to learn, and with great love for animals
• 1 year of general practice or emergency veterinary experience
• Must be able to stand, lift, and do work duties for a minimum of 8 hours
• Lifting of large boxes, dog food, and a variety of canine and feline species up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to write neatly, communicate well with others, attend staff meetings, and adhere to training programs
• Own transportation

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, in Huntington, NY, is a 24-hour, full-service animal and pet emergency center providing veterinary wellness care, general veterinary medical care, pet emergency and critical care. From annual wellness exams and vaccinations to surgical and advanced diagnostic care, we treat pets with the best personalized medicine at our state-of-the-art facility.

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:

• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, offering specialty services
• Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
• Court Square Animal Hospital
• West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
• Station Plaza Veterinary Group

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.