Location: Hampton Bays,NY, USA
Job Description
* $500 sign on bonus!!*
We are currently looking for a FULL TIME Licensed Veterinary Technician with PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE in a Veterinary Hospital!
Shinnecock Animal Hospital is seeking someone who is knowledgeable, friendly and possesses a strong attention to detail. Applicant must have strong communication skills. Candidate should possess excellent computer skills as we are a paperless practice, with the willingness to learn all aspects of the veterinary field. We are looking for a positive and energetic individual to join our team and should enjoy multi-tasking, interacting with the public and providing awesome customer service. We are ideally looking for someone with experience in this field but would considering training a new graduate.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
* Ability to handle and control animals.
* To provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
* To provide surgical nursing support to doctors on staff.
* To assist doctors with restraint and consulting during patient examinations.
* To dispense, record, and track inventory of animal medications.
* To assist in performing x-rays on patients requiring radiographs.
* To provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
* Venipuncture and Catheter placement.
* Be able to run in house lab work.
* To monitor anesthetic procedures and provide appropriate supportive care during surgery
* To sterilize surgical equipment.
* To maintain practice hygiene standards.
* To promote, when appropriate, the practice, its services, and its products to clients.
* Provide top-notch customer service.
* Being attentive to client and pet needs.
* Identify and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states.
* Work patiently with distressed, frustrated or disgruntled clients.
* Client education.
* Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: keeping hospital and lobby clean and sanitary, taking out the trash and recycling, laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, exam rooms, kitchen and kennels if needed.
* Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.
* Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.
Computer skills: Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search. Understanding of Impromed Veterinary software is a plus.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a full time-position (30-40 hours / week). This position requires availability on nights and weekends. Candidates for this position must be able to be at the clinic between 8 am and 8pm, depending on the day. Saturdays, and holidays may be required. Salary commensurate with experience.
Additionally, candidates must be willing to occasionally cover shifts for absent co-workers.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.