Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Ray Brook (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Signing bonus

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA High Peaks Animal Hospital in Ray Brook, NY is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician. Join a compassionate medical team offering advanced surgical support, anesthesia monitoring, and client-focused care.

Competitive hourly pay, a $5,000 signing bonus, and a strong benefits package are available to qualified candidates. We value growth, teamwork, and a low-stress patient care environment, with opportunities for ongoing education and career development within a large veterinary

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials (CVT/RVT/LVT).
• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and assess patient condition.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and recovery.
• Assist surgeons with surgical preparation and support.
• Provide dentistry, radiology, and laboratory services.
• Collect venipuncture samples and manage catheter placement.
• Dispense medications and support pharmacy tasks.
• Care for hospitalized patients and communicate with clients.

Skills

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Pharmacy

Patient care

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credential

Job description

Join the High Peaks Animal Hospital Team - Generous Bonus Opportunities!

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

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $24-$32/ hour based on experience. $5000 Signing Bonus

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


• $5000 Signing Bonus opportunity!


• 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

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.