Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Halifax Veterinary Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package (medical, dental, and V

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus up to $500 based on experience

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Halifax Veterinary Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients. This role spans hospital care, exams, treatments, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist veterinarians, handle patients safely, prepare rooms and equipment, maintain records, and educate clients. The position offers a flexible, full-time schedule with benefits and growth in a forward-moving

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs/cats of varying sizes.
• Experience assisting with exams, treatments, surgery setup, radiology, and outpatient procedures.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, SQ injections, lab sample collection, and inpatient nursing care.
• Ability to collect patient histories, weights, vital signs, and maintain medical records.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking in fast-paced environments.
• Compassionate communication with clients and team members; dependable work ethic.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, stand for extended periods, and safely restrain patients.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgery, and dentistry.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Build positive client relationships through education and attentive service.
• Keep exam rooms and treatment spaces clean, organized and fully prepared.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Veterinary terminology

Exam/treatment assistance

Phlebotomy

Vital signs/record keeping

Client communication

Team-oriented

Lifting/restraining

Tools

Digital X-ray

Dental radiographs

Ultrasound

Laser therapy

IDEXX in-house lab

Job description

Halifax Veterinary Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients. This role spans hospital care, exams, treatments, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist veterinarians, handle patients safely, prepare rooms and equipment, maintain records, and educate clients. The position offers a flexible, full-time schedule with benefits and growth in a forward-moving