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About the Role

Dakota Veterinary Center is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Licensed Veterinary Technician to support the veterinary team in providing exceptional care to animal patients and ensuring a positive client experience. The role is ideal for a lifelong learner passionate about being part of a supportive team known for delivering the best possible care. The practice is able to mentor newly licensed technicians.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff for seamless patient care and client service.
• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, procedures, and surgeries, ensuring equipment and supplies are prepared.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, lab tests, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients, including wound management, IV catheterization, and fluid therapy.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, such as radiography and ultrasound machines.
• Communicate with pet owners, explain treatment plans, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans, and medical histories.
• Work a 4-day/week schedule with occasional half-day Saturdays.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with a valid license in NY.
• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medical practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Proficiency in compassionately handling and restraining animals, including those exhibiting stress or fear.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using veterinary software for patient records and medical documentation.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Skills

• Compassionate handling and restraint of animals
• Veterinary software proficiency
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Diagnostic equipment operation
• Patient record maintenance
• Client communication

Location

• White Plains, New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Commensurate with experience

Education Level

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Four (4) weeks of paid time off for full-time teammates.
• Two (2) floating holidays.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Personalized development programs.
• Tuition Assistance for student loan debt.
• Uniform Allowance: $150 per year for full-time teammates.
• Discounted Pet Care.
• Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy: Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100% for Birth Parent(s); 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% for Non-Birth Parent(s).

About the Company

• Dakota Veterinary Center has been operating out of its present White Plains, New York location since 2001.
• We are a full-service small animal hospital, offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care.
• We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we strive to provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs in the area.
• Our diagnostic equipment includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography.
• We have phenomenal, experienced support staff who are crucial to the success of patient and client care.
• Our doctors perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries and dentistry.
• All our patients undergoing anesthesia have pre-op lab work and receive an IV catheter, IV fluids, and are carefully monitored and recovered by our skilled surgical technicians.
• We are a busy clinic with excellent clientele.
• Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states.
• VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.
• Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment.