Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVTAre you a rockstar technician? Do you like to utilize your knowledge and skills, up to the limits of your license, and leverage the veterinarian? Long Island Animal Hospital will empower you to do just that. Licensed Veterinary Technicians are advocates for their patients and work in conjunction with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and superior client service. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team members. We are hiring a part time or full time technician.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleaningsSupport veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visitsAdvocate for patients, and educate clientsAssist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment careObtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical recordWillingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team membersConstantly advance your knowledgebase and skill setSkills and Qualifications:Must be a credentialed Veterinary Technician with active state license, or student of an accredited Veterinary Technology programMinimum 2 years' professional experience in small animal clinical settingSuperior technical knowledge and skillsProficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)Excellent communication skills with clients and team membersProficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasksEnthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitudeMust be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the dayMust have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm mannerMust be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitudeMust be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicineCompensation:Starting hourly range of $24/hr and higher -commensurate with experienceBenefits and Perks:Short Term Disability paid for by employerComplimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or familyCompany Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employmentKaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple optionsFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account optionsUnited Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team membersUnited Healthcare Vision Insurance optionsLong Term Disability optionProgyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)Team Member Discounts for Pet CarePaid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacationLGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)Referral Bonus ProgramDailyPay on DemandLong Island Animal Hospital is proud to serve Westbury, NY and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.IND12