About the Role
Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care is hiring 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
- Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York State.
- 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
- Medical record maintenance
- Medication dispensing
Location
- Henrietta
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Some closing shifts
Experience Level
- Determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications
Education Level
- Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York State
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
- $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discounts
- Yearly scrub allowance
About the Company
- Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care has been a trusted part of the Henrietta and Rochester communities since 2018, offering top-quality care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
- Founded by Dr. Christina Seidel, our hospital provides both general veterinary services and urgent care, making us one of the few exotic urgent care centers in the area.
- We are dedicated to exceptional patient care, community involvement, and supporting local shelters through spay/neuter services and veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
