Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to join a team where your skills and passion for animal care will be celebrated? Look no further than Animal Specialty Center (ASC), where we're on a mission to provide exceptional care that keeps owners and their beloved pets together for as long as possible.
Join our Emergency Department! We’re excited to welcome entry-level and experienced LVTs for full-time and part-time positions on our talented team.
Schedule:
- Three 12-hour shifts (Full-time)
- Two 15-hour shifts (Full-time)
- Two 12-hour shifts (Part-time)
- Overnights
- Overnights: 8p – 8a (shift differential)
- Weekends and Holidays required
Compensation:
- $29 - $38 pending skills assessment leveling
- Shift Differential
- M-TH Overnights: Base + $6
- F-Su Overnight: Base + $10
Common Skills used within ER as an LVT:
- Venipuncture & IV catheter placement
- Triage & Assess patients/obtain vitals.
- Critical thinking
- Providing nursing care/monitoring to hospitalized patients.
- Anesthesia, Surgery prep, Patient recovery
- Running in-house lab testing & use of Cubex
- Filling prescriptions/Dispensing oral and iv medications.
- Drug administration.
- Radiographs
- Provide client education!
- ECG monitoring
- Advanced CPR
- RECOVER certification provided for all employees.
Advanced skills include (but are not limited to):
- Central lines
- Placing urinary catheters
- Placing nasogastric tubes
- Placing nasal cannulas
- Maintaining indwelling tubes (chest tube, feeding tube)
- Blood transfusions
About You:
We're looking for candidates who embody excellence and dedication. Here's what we're seeking:
- You are a confident, skilled, Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
- Experience with in-patient care, in-house laboratory operation, venipuncture, and radiology.
- You understand that clear, effective communication among clients and team members is a priority and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
- You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.
- You’re not afraid to jump in and get your feet wet! A diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day’s duties done!
What sets ASC apart:
- Collaborative Environment: At ASC, diversity is celebrated, and our inclusive work environment fosters collaboration and learning. You'll feel empowered to learn from experienced colleagues and seek guidance from a diverse range of clinicians and specialists.
- Autonomy: As an LVT at ASC, you'll have the opportunity for direct case oversight and management alongside our Emergency Veterinarians. You'll play a crucial role in providing care and treatment to patients from all specialty services, contributing to the holistic care of our patients.
- Continuous Learning: Our commitment to education means you'll have access to mentorship from senior technicians, opportunities for specialty credentials, and leadership development. We're dedicated to supporting your journey to becoming the best veterinary professional you can be.
Full Time Benefits Include:
- Annual CE Stipend up to $1,500/yr
- Paid CE Days
- In-house Race approved CE
- Annual Uniform Allowance
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave in compliance with NY State
- RECOVER certification
- Holidays = DOUBLE pay!
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- GENEROUS Employee Pet Discount – 75%
- Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
- Partnership with Penn Foster Veterinary Technology program, including scholarships.
- License application and renewal reimbursement for LVTs.
- Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
- One-time VTNE Reimbursement
Join our team and be part of something extraordinary at Animal Specialty Center. Apply now and let's make a difference together!
For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.animalspecialtycenter.com.