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About the Role
Valhalla Animal Hospital is seeking licensed veterinary technicians to support its growing team of DVMs. The role involves providing comprehensive care to a variety of animal patients, utilizing advanced medical equipment and techniques.
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint
- Triage of incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Diagnostic imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
- Withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- Handle potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases
Requirements
- Actively Licensed Veterinary Technician, or license eligible in the state of NY
- If not holding an active NY LVT license, must be eligible for and pass the VTNE within 3 months of hire
- High work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Some Saturday availability
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to communicate precisely
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
- Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, including dental radiographs
- Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- Self-starter with a desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally
- Authorization and completion of a satisfactory background check may be required
Skills
- Veterinary medicine
- Animal restraint
- Triage
- Laboratory sample collection and analysis
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical and surgical nursing care
- Medication administration
- Client communication
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
- Preventative care
- Surgical procedures
- Hospital flow
- Low-stress pet restraint
- Blood sample collection
- Urine sample collection
- Fecal sample collection
- Skin sample collection
- Laboratory sample processing
- Radiograph positioning
- Dental radiograph positioning
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical monitoring
Location
- Valhalla, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- All levels of experience encouraged to apply
Education Level
- AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program (for tuition reimbursement)
Salary/Compensations
- USD 32 - USD 36 - hourly
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus or relocation stipend available
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
About the Company
- Valhalla Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary medicine provider in southern New York with over thirty years of experience.
- Dedicated to providing high-standard service and personal, loving care to clients and their pets.
- Focuses on building long-term relationships with clients from pet's early stages to adulthood.
- Equipped with the latest innovations and medical capabilities, including wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care.
- Offers in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology for diagnostics.
- Utilizes laser therapy for pain reduction and recovery time in surgical suites.
Equal Opportunity
- 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/