Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description:

Our team of dedicated veterinary professionals has expanded by a new doctor, and we are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our practice.

Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a dynamic environment as part of a team, attention to detail, and technical skills are expected of our ideal candidate.

Full Time employment with ability to work Monday-Friday required.

Closed weekends and Major Holidays.

Benefits include paid time off, paid sick time, At Dove membership, IRA (matched), Supplemental Health Insurance, Pet Healthcare Stipend, CE allowance and career development opportunities in the veterinary industry.

Hourly pay rate negotiable based on experience and credentials.

Located in Watertown, NY with proximity to the beautiful Thousand Islands region and Adirondack mountains. At Valley Veterinary we currently have digital radiology, digital dental, ultrasound and Idexx lab. We would love to talk to interested individuals further about our practice, typical work schedule, and compensation. Give us a call and we can start the conversation that changes your outlook on your career.

Job Description:

Licensed Veterinary Technicians working in our practice would be expected to show proficiency in the following tasks.

-Technical Skill: patient assessment, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring and recovery, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, laboratory processing, pharmacy, and nursing care of hospitalized patients, orthopedic knowledge a plus

-Client Communication: gathering medical history, discussing treatment plans, discharge of surgical patients, and helping answer client questions via phone, email, and our communications app.

-Documenting client communication in each patient's medical record

-Documenting patient information in our electronic medical record system.

-Ability to discuss expected costs of services and general knowledge of typical treatment plans and estimates for care

-Develop knowledge of clinic protocols to facilitate an effective experience for clients, patients, and team members providing care at time of appointments

-Responsible for cleanliness of general work area as well as sharing in end of day cleaning responsibilities for clinic

-Above all, ability to work with others as part of a team to provide excellent care to our patients as well as their "human" family members too.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• IRA matching
• Supplemental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Work life balance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Closed Major Holidays

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• LVT License

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person