Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • Companion Pet Hospital
  • Carmel, New York
  • 6 days ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Company Description

***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available***

Companion Pet Hospital is proud to provide exceptional care for companion animals, with a team focus on continuous learning and improvement. Our hospital has been  AAHA-accredited  for twenty-five years, and we are proud to be certified as a  Fear-Free   and   Cat-Friendly Practice ! Our experienced medical team offers personalized services with an emphasis on pet parent education and community involvement. We currently partner with several rescue groups to provide physical exams for homeless animals.

We use our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, and Wellbeing to guide our decisions and actions. We are looking to add an additional LVT to our phenomenal medical care team!

Our hours of operation are:

  • Mon, Tues, Wed: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thurs & Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, click  here !

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, youll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

Were looking for:

  • A licensed veterinary technician with an active license is  required , 1+ year experience is preferred but not required
  • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • Weekend availability
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
  • Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
  • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
  • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
  • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
  • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
  • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs,  positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
  • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance ones knowledge and skillset
  • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
Additional Information

***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available***

Pay Range :  Begins at $26 - $28/hr dependent on relevant experience

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available  (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: 

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability

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Originally Posted on: 3/6/2025