Licensed Veterinary Technician

Company Description

***$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years. Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door.

Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team. We offer competitive benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, quality benefits, continuing education opportunities, special rate employee pet care, and more! Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.

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Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

***$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/

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