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About the Role
Licensed Veterinary Technicians at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center provide high-quality veterinary care in collaboration with veterinarians, supporting the medical team, promoting patient health, and contributing to hospital efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine and feline patients.
- Assist veterinarians with medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
- Communicate with clients regarding admissions, discharges, hospitalizations, and medications.
- Enter accurate patient and client information into EzyVet and Smart Flow.
- Obtain patient histories and communicate with clients regarding patient care, hospitalization updates, medications, and diagnostic results.
- Administer medications and injections in accordance with hospital policy.
- Perform emergency procedures within the scope of the Licensed Veterinary Technician role.
- Safely handle and restrain patients.
- Induce and monitor anesthesia using multiparameter monitoring equipment.
- Monitor and recover patients following anesthesia and surgical procedures.
- Perform venipuncture for blood collection and place intravenous catheters.
- Place nasogastric tubes, central lines, jugular catheters, and urinary catheters.
- Obtain digital radiographs and monitor patients during CT and MRI procedures.
- Administer canine and feline blood products.
- Cross-train in general surgery, specialty surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and critical care.
- Assist with the training and development of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and other patient care team members.
- Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including fecal flotation examinations, heartworm testing, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures.
- Maintain laboratory records and ensure test results are appropriately documented and communicated.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the uses, dosages, administration, and potential side effects of commonly prescribed medications.
- Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with veterinary orders, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and established medical protocols.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required.
- Current New York State Veterinary Technician license required.
- Minimum of one year of veterinary experience required.
- At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.
- Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners.
- Genuine commitment to animal health and well-being.
- Strong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skills
- Veterinary technology
- Veterinary medicine
- Client communication
- Medical record keeping
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiography
- Laboratory procedures
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Western NY area
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1 year veterinary experience
- 1 year Licensed Veterinary Technician experience preferred
Education Level
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology
- Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology
Salary/Compensations
- $21 - $31/hr
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Paid time off
- Quality benefits
- Continuing education opportunities
- Special rate employee pet care
- Shift differentials
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401k & 401K matching program
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
About the Company
- Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years.
- Experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet.
- Provides services 24 hours per day.
Equal Opportunity
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.