Licensed Veterinary Technician

1 week ago

Pound Ridge, United States Pound Ridge Veterinary Center Full time $25 - $27
Pound Ridge Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

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As you join our mission to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients and to celebrate the human-animal bond, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
Guardian voluntary benefits
Professional development opportunities
Employee pet discounts Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, plus three Saturdays a month from 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.
Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Pound Ridge Veterinary Center

Pound Ridge Veterinary Center has been a proud part of the Pound Ridge community since 1974, originally founded by Dr. Emil Dolensek and later joined by Dr. Ed Fleischli. Today, the practice is led by Dr. Hillary Schilke, a South Salem native with strong local ties. An accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 1979, we are committed to providing the highest level of care, serving our clients and pets with excellence. Voted "Best Veterinary Center of Westchester 2022" by Westchester Magazine.

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