Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community animal hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their team in New York. This full-time role involves assisting veterinarians in patient care and surgical procedures while providing compassionate communication with clients. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and a strong team player. The position offers various financial, wellness, and lifestyle benefits, emphasizing a balanced work schedule and commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about animal care, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist with routine patient appointments and surgical procedures.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and providing detailed medical notes.
• Must have a hard-working and energetic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian during patient appointments.
• Collect and prepare lab samples for testing.
• Prepare and assist in surgeries, including anesthesia monitoring.
• Set up, monitor and assist in dental and surgical procedures.
• Prepare and assist in surgeries including catheter placement and anesthesia monitoring.
• Sterilize and store surgical equipment properly.
• Prepare rooms and provide detailed notes after visits.
• Answer phones and handle inquiries.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Team player

Knowledge of EzyVet software

Tools

EzyVet veterinary software

Job description

Overview

Community Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician. Role: Veterinary Technician. Status: Full-time. Schedule: 40 hours a week and every other weekend, or the needs of the practice. Salary: Negotiable and based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian with routine patient appointments and surgical procedures
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples for in-house and offsite testing
• Assist with radiographs and ultrasounds under the guidance of the attending Veterinarian
• Set up, monitor and assist in dental/surgical procedures
• Prepare and assist in surgeries, including catheter placement, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring
• Ensure all surgical equipment is properly sterilized and stored
• Prepare appointment rooms prior to scheduled patient visits, provide detailed medical notes following visit
• Answering phones

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicant needs to be self-motivated, hard-working, and energetic for a busy day practice. We are looking for someone who is comfortable communicating with clients, is a great team member, has good phone presence, and knowledge of EzyVet veterinary software is a plus, but training will be provided if applicant is not familiar with this program.

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Our team values compassion, communication, and collaboration in all we do. Our veterinary technicians are well-utilized and highly valued for their role in our daily operations, and we aren’t shy about showing our appreciation. We enjoy scheduling that supports a proper work-life balance with a 4-day work week, rotating weekends, and no nights, on-call, or emergency shifts.

Are you the veterinary technician we’ve been looking for? Let’s find you the perfect place on our team. Apply today so we can get started.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Community Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. We encourage a workplace culture where employees are authentic, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.