Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life/ disability insurance

401(k) with match

Pet discounts

Tuition assistance

NAVTA membership

Job summary

VCA Shaker Animal Hospital in Latham, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will support the medical team and deliver high-quality patient care with excellent client service.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuing education, NAVTA membership, tuition assistance, and career development within a large veterinary network. Join us to work in a supportive, equity-driven environment with opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required tojoin our team.
• High standard of patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Assist with dentistry, radiology, and laboratory work.
• Conduct venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Dispense medications and manage pharmacy tasks.
• Support patient recovery and compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Location: 223 Maxwell Rd, Latham, NY 12110

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $24 - $29 / hour based on experience

VCA Shaker Animal Hospital has opportunities available for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team in Latham, NY. VCA Shaker Animal is the perfect environment to explore and expand your veterinary skills and support the medical team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Shaker team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.