About the Role
Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification in New York is required.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
Skills
- Animal care
- Client communication
- Veterinary procedures
- Lab work
- Radiographs
- Injections
- IV catheter placement
- Medication dispensing
- Record keeping
Location
- Pine Plains, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Education Level
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification
Salary/Compensations
- $27-$32 per hour
Benefits
- Medical insurance for full-time employees
- Dental insurance for full-time employees
- Vision insurance for full-time employees
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
About the Company
- Pine Plains Veterinary Hospital, located in Pine Plains, NY, has been a trusted, full-service veterinary practice since 1932.
- Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, underscoring commitment to high-quality medical care.
- Serves both companion animals and farm pets, offering a comprehensive range of services.
- Services include preventive care, wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and pain management.
- Team comprises dedicated, experienced professionals including veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff.
- Committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care.
- Believes in “personal service with quality care at a reasonable price.”
- Proud of its legacy and committed to building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
Equal Opportunity
- Dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
