Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

CE allowance

Licensure tuition support

NAVTA membership

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Wellness subscriptions

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Westbury is seeking an experienced licensed veterinary technician to join our Internal Medicine team at a 24/7 emergency/specialty hospital. Growth and development are encouraged with access to advanced diagnostics and technologies such as CT, MRI, and HBOT.

We support the most advanced cases, offer a strong VTS presence, and promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with active license.
• 3-5 years of experience in veterinary internal medicine or equivalent.
• Desire to obtain Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) and participate in advanced cases.

Responsibilities

• Procedural anesthesia monitoring.
• Full Technician Skill Utilization, bronchoscopy, endoscopes, and more!
• Collecting patient histories & thorough physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

VTS ECC

VTS SAIM

Tools

Bronchoscopy

Endoscopy

CT

MRI

HBOT

Job description

***This role has a $4,000 sign-on bonus . Bonus paid at 30 days and has a mandatory 12-month retention period***

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Westbury, is growing and to better support the pets and people in our community we are in search of an experienced licensed veterinary technician to be a part of our Internal Medicine team.

Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA VREC we strongly believe in training and development for all employees! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our 24-hour Emergency /Specialty hospital.

Are you interested in obtaining your Veterinary Technician Specialty? We have the ability to support the most advanced cases with cutting-edge technology utilizing our CT, MRI, and hyperbaric oxygen chamber (HBOT). We support full technician skill utilization and are dedicated to provide gold standard medicine and exceptional patient care. Our outstanding medicine is supported by a VTS in (ECC), and a VTS in (SAIM) and we continue to support a hospital culture of growth and development for all levels of technician.

Compensation

$32 - $38 / hour based on skill set, 3 -5 years of experience, and licensure status (LVT, VTS)

Potential Schedule

Full time (4)10 hour shifts, holiday rotation, flexible schedule

Licensed Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Duties

• Procedural anesthesia monitoring
• Full Technician Skill Utilization, bronchoscopy, endoscopes, and more!
• Collecting patient histories & thorough physical exams
• Venipuncture / IVC placement
• Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority)
• Working collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
• Providing compassionate care for all patients

What Makes VCA VREC Westbury Unique?

We have an on-site social worker to support you! We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA VREC 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 while supporting a work-life balance.

We not only work hard, we play hard too. We host an annual full hospital mixed team (all shifts and associates) spirit week, 3.14 is always PIE day, food competitions, empathy training, holiday egg hunts, a chili cook off, and that's not all! Have you heard about our Vet Tech Week? This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package!

• Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
• Generous pay differential for overnight hours
• Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
• Free NAVTA membership
• $750 CE allowance
• Licensure tuition support and scholarships
• LVT license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• VTS career path financial support
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio

Why You Should Consider Us

VREC is located just 28 miles or a short train ride to New York City and beaches all around. We offer 4 specialties including Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology. We are Trauma Level 1 Certified, indicating our resources and ability to provide sophisticated emergent and critical patient care. We offer multiple advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities such as MRI, CT, and Fluoroscopy.

This role is suited for the experienced licensed tech, but we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career at a hospital that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

We look forward to getting to know you!