Veterinary Technician - LVT

Vetcor; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician who is licensed and experienced. You will play a crucial role in patient care and communication, while also benefiting from a supportive workplace with various financial and wellness benefits. We encourage skilled applicants who value a diverse and inclusive environment to apply today.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Professional development opportunities

Sick Time/Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for employee pets

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in venipuncture, lab work, and pharmacy duties.
• Strong communication skills and customer service experience are essential.
• Caring and compassionate attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in advanced medical procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Maintaining and handling medical records.
• Providing excellent care and communication with patients and owners.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pharmacy duties

Lab work

Radiology

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Who we are:

Parkside Veterinary Hospital is looking for a licensed, experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are a high-quality, multi-doctor, full-service hospital. We are looking for an experienced technician who wants to join a hospital that is dedicated to active learning and advanced medical procedures.

Candidates must have experience in the following areas: venipuncture, pharmacy duties, lab work, radiology, and handling medical records, with additional experience in surgical assistance, maintaining & monitoring anesthetized patients.

Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients as well as serving as major communicators for our hospital. Candidates must also possess excellent customer service and communication skills. A caring and compassionate attitude is required of all members of our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a hospital with a fun-loving, yet professional, atmosphere.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• $23 - $28 per hour (depending on experience)
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• 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
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Think you’re the Veterinary Technician we’re been looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Parkside Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining 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. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.