Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island
Veterinary Technician - LVT
Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, West Islip, New York, United States, 11795
Job description
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is looking for Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team. FT and PT opportunities are available within this state of the art veterinary specialty & emergency critical care facility located on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip, NY.
We have Openings currently in our Emergency & Critical Care Department for evenings, weekends, and overnights. Additionally, we have openings in our Critical Care (VTS eligible or VTS in ECC Required) , Neurology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, and Dermatology Service for days and weekends. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefit package. Full and Part time hours are available. Weekend and overnight shifts are available. $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus available for FT Applicants! For Immediate consideration you can also apply on the web t www.vmcli.com
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Job Description
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI's Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and outpatient animals as directed by a veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required).
Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays and urinalysis.
Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
Controlled drug log recording.
Inventory management.
Client communication and education
Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and potential exposure to X-Rays when medically necessary.
Preferences
The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
Work Requirements
Employee Acknowledgement/Date___________________________________________
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $26.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is looking for Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team. FT and PT opportunities are available within this state of the art veterinary specialty & emergency critical care facility located on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip, NY.
We have Openings currently in our Emergency & Critical Care Department for evenings, weekends, and overnights. Additionally, we have openings in our Critical Care (VTS eligible or VTS in ECC Required) , Neurology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, and Dermatology Service for days and weekends. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefit package. Full and Part time hours are available. Weekend and overnight shifts are available. $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus available for FT Applicants! For Immediate consideration you can also apply on the web t www.vmcli.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Job Description
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI's Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and outpatient animals as directed by a veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required).
Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays and urinalysis.
Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
Controlled drug log recording.
Inventory management.
Client communication and education
Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and potential exposure to X-Rays when medically necessary.
Preferences
The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
Work Requirements
Employee Acknowledgement/Date___________________________________________
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $26.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person