Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Armonk (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Oxford Health Insurance - no employee构

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Armonk Veterinary in Armonk, NY is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our progressive general practice, located 40 minutes north of New York City. The ideal candidate holds NYS LVT certification and brings expertise in patient care, radiography, dental procedures, and Fear-Free handling.

This role offers opportunities to mentor staff and help develop hospital protocols in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician certification.
• Experience with radiography and dental radiography is preferred.
• Strong client communication and medical record management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, triage, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.
• Perform IV catheter placement, blood draws, and other diagnostic sampling.
• Conduct dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
• Maintain equipment, treatment areas, and infection control protocols.
• Restrain animals using Fear-Free techniques and ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with vets and clients.
• Conduct technician appointments and client follow-ups.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff; rotating Saturdays required.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Radiography

Dental Radiography

Fear-Free techniques

Client communication

Medical records

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Surgical assistance

Dental cleaning

Job description

Armonk Veterinary is looking to hire a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our progressive companion animal general practice located 40 minutes north of New York Cityin beautiful Armonk, NY.

We are a privately owned, small animal veterinary hospital putting service to our clients and their pets above profits.

Our ideal candidate will be a Licensed Veterinary Technician who has a strong background in animal care and possesses the necessary skills to assist veterinarians in providing high-quality medical care for our patients. We also welcome sesoned applicants who would like to take a role in developing hospital protocols and mentoring support staff.

We offer a welcoming work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Oxford Health Insurance - no employee contribution
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with compassionate patient care, triage, examinations, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery
• Perform technical duties such as, but not limited to, IV catheter placement, drawing blood, and other diagnostic samples
• Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and treatment area
• Follow safety, infection control, and animal handling protocols
• Handle and restrain animals using Fear-Free techniques and maintain a safe environment
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively between vets and clients
• Conduct technician appointments and client follow-up communications
• Collaborate effectively with veterinarians and support staff
• Availability to work rotating Saturdays is required
• Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• A current, New York State Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) certification in good standing
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• A dependable, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards