About the Role
Ardsley Veterinary Associates is seeking a dedicated veterinary technician to join our progressive, fast-paced 6-doctor general animal practice. We provide comprehensive care including surgery, urgent care, and advanced diagnostics, offering opportunities for professional growth through interactive training and development.
Responsibilities
- Perform animal restraint and triage incoming patients
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples
- Conduct diagnostic imaging
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases
- Administer medications
- Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients
- Assist with surgical preparation and anesthetic management
Requirements
- Licensed veterinary technician
- High work ethic and positive attitude
- Punctuality and reliability
- Availability for some Saturday shifts
- Ability to interpret medical records and record client history
- Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficiency in sample collection including blood, urine, fecal, and skin
- Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests
- Proficiency in positioning and capturing radiographs
- Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- Ability to accept constructive feedback professionally
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- Must be comfortable with potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Laboratory sample collection
- Radiography
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Patient triage
- Medical record documentation
Location
- Ardsley, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years professional experience preferred
- Open to new graduates
- Open to candidates eligible for VTNE
Salary/Compensations
- 28 - 32 USD per hour
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401k with matching program
- Life and supplemental insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition reimbursement for AVMA accredited programs
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program
- Personal pet discounts
- Holiday pay
- Uniform allowance
About the Company
- Well-established, progressive 6-doctor general animal practice
- Located in Ardsley, NY, in Westchester County
- Offers services including surgery, urgent care, high-speed dentistry, cold laser therapy, and in-house diagnostics
- Features board-certified specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery
Equal Opportunity
- For full equal opportunity statement, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
