Acorn Animal Hospital · 3 months ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Huntington, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$33/hr - $38/hrAcorn Animal Hospital is a family-oriented veterinary practice dedicated to providing excellent care for pets. They are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver high-quality medical care to animals, assist in surgeries, and engage in client communication.
Veterinary
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Required experience in ER and ER Surgery
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
Preferred
Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Acorn Animal Hospital
Acorn Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that was established in 1952. Acorn Animal Hospital’s Medical Director, Dr.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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