What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Community Animal Care?
NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician Salary Commensurate with experience
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Salary commensurate with experience
Community Animal Care is seeking a full-time, compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!
We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctors and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, and ultrasound.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, be capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment, can work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skillset, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients. Evenings and Saturday rotations are required.
Must be a Licensed Veterinarian Technician in NYS.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinarian in exam rooms and use Avimark software for documenting medical notes
- Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and catheter placement
- Obtain laboratory sample collection, process, and possibly interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)
- Perform diagnostic imaging
- Perform anesthesia
- Prep patients for and assist in surgery
- Perform dental prophies
- Administer vaccines and medications (oral, topical, injectable)
- Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients
- Communicate with and educate clients
- Provide compassionate patient care Benefits:
We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life.
These include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan
- Continuing education allowance
- Generous discount for your pets
Salary commensurate with experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
masks are required, curbside services are still offered.
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Veterinary Technician License (Required)
Work Location: One location