What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Central Animal Hospital?
Overview
๐พ Join Our Growing Team at Central Animal Hospital!
Website: https://www.bestvets.net/
๐ Location: 317 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583๐ผ Position: Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician๐ฐ Pay: $27โ$37/hour (based on experience)๐ Schedule: 4-day work week
Weekdays: 8amโ7pm
Alternating Saturdays: 8amโ3pm
Occasional Sundays (every 6โ8 weeks): 9amโ11am
๐ฅ About Us:Central Animal Hospital is a busy, AAHA-accredited practice serving Scarsdale and surrounding communities. With a growing team of 8 doctors (soon to be 10!), we care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, wildlifeโand even goats and sheep! ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐
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We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch care and fostering a culture that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous improvement. ๐
๐ Who Weโre Looking For:We're searching for a Licensed Veterinary Technician with 1 year of hospital experience who:
โ Thrives in a fast-paced environmentโ Is proactive and dependableโ Communicates effectivelyโ Loves working with animals and people alike ๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ
๐ Why You'll Love Working Here:
๐ We're Growing! Moving to a brand-new facility in 2026, including advanced imaging (like CT scans).๐ฌ Supportive Leadership: We invest in your success and well-being.๐งญ Core Values We Live By:
Integrity โ Do the right thing, always ๐
Teamwork โ Together Everyone Achieves More ๐ค
Accountability โ Say it. Do it. ๐ช
Continuous Improvement โ Always growing ๐
Service โ Every interaction matters ๐ฌ
๐ Benefits You'll Enjoy:
๐ PTO: 136 hours/year more with tenure๐ Holiday Pay: 48 hours across 6 holidays๐ฉบ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance๐ถ Maternity Leave๐ธ 401K w/ 4% Match โ Starts Day 1๐ฅ FSA & HSA Options๐ Annual Reviews & Raise Opportunities๐ Dream Fund Bonus Opportunity๐ง Mental Health Support:
Healthy Minds @Work App
Health Advocate Program (5 free in-person sessions, 24/7 support)
โจ Extra Perks:
๐ Uniform Allowance: $150 (FT)๐ CE Benefits: $500 24 paid CE hours/year๐ Tech Scholarship Program for assistants๐ Employee Rewards Program: Earn points โก๏ธ Get gift cards!๐พ Pet Care Discounts๐ Externships Available (Vet Tech & Vet Students)
๐ Ready to Apply?If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, love learning, and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven teamโwe want to hear from you! ๐พ
Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of pets and their people. ๐
Responsibilities
Major Duties:
- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
- Anesthesia/Surgery โ Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
- Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
- Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
- Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
- Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
- Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
- Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
- Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
- Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
- Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
- Assist with inventory control โ informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
- Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
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Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
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- The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
- The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
- The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
- The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
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Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.ย
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