Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal-Hospital-of-Avon; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Avon in Avon, NY is seeking a licensed Registered Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate team. You will perform restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and nursing care, while communicating treatment plans with pet owners.

The role offers hands-on training and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic veterinary setting. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred.
• Punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some Saturday shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiology.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and anesthetic management.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Animal restraint

Triage

Lab sample analysis

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Surgical assistance

Medical record management

Education

RV T license

Tools

Radiography

Dental radiography

Job description

Led by Dr. Nancy Fox, the mission of Animal Hospital of Avon is to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client education, so they can provide the best care for their patients. Our hospital offers wellness and vaccination programs, surgery, dental cleaning, and nutritional counseling.

Our amazing team of medical and customer service professionals consistently strive to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client collaboration and education. Together we can create the best plan that works for pets and their families!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

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

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturday shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16 - $23/hr dependent on licensure status and experience

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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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