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Veterinary Technician

Countryside Veterinary Clinic
Lockport, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/20/2025

TITLE: Veterinary Technician

Exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team in our busy Lockport, New York hospital!

Our technicians begin the examination procedure for our patients and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets.

Position Requirements: Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in New York state

Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ·

Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients.

Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult.

Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients.

Gives SQ, IM and IV injections.

Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.

Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions.

Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.

Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.

Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.

Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.

Can effectively position for and take radiographs.

Can perform electrocardiograms.

Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well.

Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.

Admission and discharge of hospitalized patients

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. We offer competitive pay, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to animals and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 4x10
  • 4x12
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lockport, NY 14094: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22

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