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West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician Job at West Hills Animal Hospital &

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, Huntington, NY, US


Job Description

Job Description
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Join Our Team at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center as our newest Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician!

About Us:
At West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, we're a dedicated team committed to providing top-notch veterinary care to our beloved furry friends in West Hills and beyond. From routine check-ups to emergency interventions, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Why Work With Us?
  • Dynamic Environment: Experience the excitement of working in a fast-paced General Practice (GP), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) setting where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.
  • Cutting-Edge Medicine: Be at the forefront of veterinary medicine with access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced treatment modalities.
  • Supportive Team: Join a team of passionate professionals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve greatness.
  • Community Impact: Make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families in our community through compassionate care and outreach initiatives.
  • Overnight Shifts: We are actively seeking licensed technicians to help cover our overnight shifts. If you're looking for a flexible schedule with evening and overnight availability, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here is What Your day May Consist of:
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. 
Veterinary technicians provide high-quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as a senior veterinarian directs.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
  • 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 the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine. 
  • Monitoring all patients and able to identify medical emergencies. 
  • Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing, and packing surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns. 
  • Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor. 
  • Client communication and education 
  • Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
  • NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted. 
  • General knowledge of instruments and supplies. 
 The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, and caring and desires 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

Here is What We Will Offer You:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Overnight differential pay
  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 
  • Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)  
  • Retirement: 401(K) with employer match  
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 
  • Training and career development 
  • Paid license fees and dues 
  • Generous CE allowance 
  • Paid VTS specialization 
Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!