Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Yonkers, NY
Yonkers Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our amazing team!
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Bayview Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
- Is licensed in the state of New York or has the ability to transfer their license
- Has a professional yet upbeat demeanor, promoting a positive attitude among co-workers
- Is dependable and reliable
- Has prior Veterinary experience
- Restraint
- Radiology
- Emergency procedures
- Surgical and dental procedures
- Nursing care
- Client Education
- Obtain laboratory samples as well as performing needed tests
- Administer and fill prescription medications
- Appropriately maintain treatment room, including maintenance of equipment such as anesthetic machines/monitors, x-ray machines, dental and autoclaving equipment; ensures appropriate supplies are on hand in the treatment room(s)
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times
- Courteous when performing client communications; including client education and information through face-to-face, telephone, or email communication
- Demonstrates professional behavior and maintains good rapport by respecting DVM's decisions, maintaining professional interactions with the hospital team, and accurately maintaining medical records as appropriate
- Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
- Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology required
- Valid New York State Veterinary Technology license
- Must be able to lift heavy pets and objects (up to 40lbs)
- Must be comfortable and confident when handling large animals and exotic pets
- Must be able to stand for long periods, and able to do some bending; squatting, reaching, pulling
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!