What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic?
Description
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
Here is What We Will Offer You:
Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking to expand your skills in surgery while working alongside a collaborative and compassionate team? At Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic, we're committed to providing exceptional patient care and creating an environment where our technicians can continue to learn and grow.
- Full-time schedule
- Primarily focused on supporting our surgical team with anesthesia, patient care, and treatment
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with veterinarians and cross-train in multiple areas of the hospital
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to high-quality medicine and exceptional client service
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
- Providing exceptional nursing care, including patient restraint, catheter placement, postoperative monitoring, wound care, and bandage changes.
- Assisting veterinarians with surgical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and recovery care.
- Monitoring vital signs and ensuring patient safety throughout all surgical procedures.
- Performing diagnostic and laboratory procedures, including blood collection, urinalysis, cytology, and in-house laboratory testing.
- Preparing and maintaining surgical suites, equipment, and instruments.
- Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and utilizing our practice management software effectively.
- Educating clients on postoperative care, medications, and follow-up instructions.
- Ensuring a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
- Current New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in good standing.
- 3 years of previous veterinary medicine experience
- Surgical or anesthesia experience preferred.
- General practice or specialty experience is a plus.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced situations.
- Compassion and confidence when working with ill, injured, or anxious animals.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to lift and restrain animals (over 40 pounds with assistance), stand for extended periods, and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
- Demonstrated competency in anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and surgical support.
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dedication to maintaining an efficient, clean, and patient-centered environment.
Here is What We Will Offer You:
- Competitive compensation ($28–32/hour)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Employee pet discounts
- Paid licensing fees and professional dues
- Continuing education opportunities and career development support
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!
Salary : $28 - $32