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Saugerties Animal Hospital is a reputable clinic with a rich history, dating back to 1933. We pride ourselves on providing friendly, quality service to our clients and their beloved pets. Our clinic offers a wide range of services, including general medicine and surgery.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team. As a Relief Veterinary Technician, you will provide exceptional care to our patients and their owners, working closely with our veterinarians to deliver the highest quality of care.

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches)
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4th and 5th%
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect balance
• Employee Ruff-erral Program
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability (long-term disability available)
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Bonding leave enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development
• Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only)
• Commuter benefits, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of prior veterinary technician experience
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is preferred but not required
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player