Licensed Veterinary Technician
Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are dedicated team members who provide high-quality veterinary care in collaboration with our veterinarians. In this role, you will support the medical team, promote the health and well-being of our patients, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the hospital.
Job duties includes, but are not limited to:
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine and feline patients
- Assist veterinarians with medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
- Perform administrative duties, including:
- Communicating with clients regarding admissions, discharges, hospitalizations, and medications.
- Entering accurate patient and client information into EzyVet and Smart Flow, including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, treatments, and other relevant information.
- Obtain patient histories and communicate with clients regarding patient care, hospitalization updates, medications, and diagnostic results.
- Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and injections in accordance with hospital policy.
- Perform emergency procedures within the scope of the Licensed Veterinary Technician role.
- Safely handle and restrain patients as needed.
- Induce and monitor anesthesia using multiparameter monitoring equipment.
- Monitor and recover patients following anesthesia and surgical procedures.
- Perform venipuncture for blood collection and place intravenous catheters.
- Place nasogastric tubes, central lines, jugular catheters, and urinary catheters.
- Obtain digital radiographs and monitor patients during CT and MRI procedures.
- Administer canine and feline blood products.
- Cross-train in general surgery, specialty surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and critical care.
- Assist with the training and development of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and other patient care team members.
- Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including fecal flotation examinations, heartworm testing, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures.
- Maintain laboratory records and ensure test results are appropriately documented and communicated.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the uses, dosages, administration, and potential side effects of commonly prescribed medications.
- Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with veterinary orders, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and established medical protocols.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required.
- Current New York State Veterinary Technician license required.
- Minimum of one year of veterinary experience required.
- At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.
- Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners.
- Genuine commitment to animal health and well-being.
- Strong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
***$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***
Pay Range: $21 - $31/hr depending on experience level.
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/