Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Huntington, New York

Compensation: $28.00 - $38.00 / hour

Description

Join Our Team at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center as our newest Licensed Veterinary Technician!

About Us:

At West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, we're not just a team; we're a family dedicated to providing top-notch veterinary care to our beloved furry friends in West Hills and beyond. From routine check-ups to emergency interventions, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Why Work With Us?

Dynamic Environment: Experience the excitement of working in a fast-paced General Practice (GP), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) setting where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Cutting-Edge Medicine: Be at the forefront of veterinary medicine with access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced treatment modalities.

Supportive Team: Join a team of passionate professionals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve greatness.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule and work-life balance that allows you to pursue your passions both inside and outside of the clinic.

Community Impact: Make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families in our community through compassionate care and community outreach initiatives.

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.

Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Veterinary technicians provide high-quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as a senior veterinarian directs.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

Proficiency in proper animal restraint.

Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required).

Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays, and urinalysis.

Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.

Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.

Monitoring all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.

Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing, and packing surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns.

Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.

Client communication and education

Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.

NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.

General knowledge of instruments and supplies.

The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, and caring and desires to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people. • Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred

Here is What We Will Offer You:

Exceptional compensation

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)

Retirement: 401(K) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Training and career development

Paid license fees and dues

Generous CE allowance

Paid VTS specialization