Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Huntington, New York
• Compensation: $33.00 - $38.00 / hour

Description

Join Our Team at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center as a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

About Us:
At West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, we're not just a team—we're a family dedicated to providing top-notch veterinary care to our beloved furry friends in West Hills and beyond. From routine check-ups to emergency interventions, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.


Why Work With Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Experience the excitement of working across our General Practice (GP), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER), where no two days are the same.
• Cutting-Edge Medicine: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced treatment modalities that keep you at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with a group of passionate professionals who support, inspire, and bring out the best in one another.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set schedule that helps you balance your professional and personal passions.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families through compassionate care and outreach.

Schedule:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 3 PM – 11 PM
• Sunday: 7 AM – 3 PM

What We’re Looking For:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Required experience in ER and ER Surgery

If you’re ready to grow in a fast-paced environment and be part of a team that truly values collaboration, compassion, and excellence—we’d love to hear from you!

Here Is What Your Day May Consist Of:

• In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following
• 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.
• 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. 

Here Is What You Will Bring To The Position:

• 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. 

The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, and caring and desires to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people. • Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred

Here Is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation
• 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 

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!