Overnight Veterinary Technician Attendant

Queens County Bar Association; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Technician Attendant to provide compassionate care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include supporting medical boarding, administering medications, and assisting with emergency procedures. Candidates should possess a passion for animal care and have at least one year of veterinary experience.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in veterinary practice is needed.
• Must be able to stand, lift, and work for at least 8 hours.
• Lifting boxes and animals up to 50 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Caring for special needs patients and administering medications.
• Preparing surgical materials and assisting with emergency protocols.
• Cleaning and documenting the well-being of in-hospital patients.

Skills

Organized

Works well with others

Ability to follow directions

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Great love for animals

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.