Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (2 weeks to start)

401(k)

No Weekend hours

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Ray Brook, NY, is seeking a Full Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role emphasizes creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong veterinary skills and a passion for animal care. Competitive compensation of $19-$21/hour with a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision insurance and paid vacation. Join a supportive team that values individual skills and career development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials are required.
• Ability to create a positive environment for clients and patients.
• Excellent client interaction skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams in a low-stress atmosphere.
• Win the confidence of clients through outstanding experiences.
• Deliver exceptional care to every patient.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Dentistry

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Education

Credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

Join the High Peaks Animal Hospital Team!

Location: 1087 NY-86, Ray Brook, NY 12977

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $19-$21/ hour

VCA High Peaks are thrilled to support the Saranac Lake and Lake Placid community and are seeking a Full Time, Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the medical team. We are a full service hospital provide a wide range of services including access to a Board Certified Surgeon performing advanced surgical procedure to pets in need. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient and are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically.

Why Join the VCA High Peaks Family?

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!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• No Weekend hours
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA High Peaks, 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 for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) 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

Apply today!

We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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