About the Role
Pound Ridge Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our 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
Location
- Pound Ridge
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures
Education Level
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification
Salary/Compensations
- $25 - $29 per hour
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
About the Company
- Pound Ridge Veterinary Center has been a proud part of the Pound Ridge community since 1974.
- An accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 1979.
- Committed to providing the highest level of care, serving our clients and pets with excellence.
- Voted "Best Veterinary Center of Westchester 2022" by Westchester Magazine.
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.
