What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital?
Who we are:
LSVH is growing and looking for an experienced veterinary technician. We are an AAHA accredited practice located in the wonderful Upper West Side near beautiful Lincoln Center. We are a busy, well-established general practice and we are looking for another exceptional veterinary technician to join our skilled team. We are looking for a full-time licensed or experienced veterinary technician. Our technicians play an extremely vital role in patient care. All of our veterinary technicians are highly regarded and are utilized to their fullest potential!
Primary duties are:
- in-patient and out-patient nursing care
- administering SQ, IM, IV, PO medications
- patient admits, discharges
- venipuncture and catheter placement
- surgical assistance
- inducing, maintaining, monitoring, and recovering patients from anesthesia
- radiology
- dentistry
- drug calculations
- running in-house lab tests and reference lab requisitions
- client communication
- ability to lift patients with assistance
- dispense medications per doctor’s orders
- perform tech appointments
We are looking for a candidate that loves their profession and is an advocate for excellent patient care.
Benefits include:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- $27 - $30 / hr (depending on experience)
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
We offer a four (4) day work week and some flexibility is required. For more information about our practice, please visit www.lsvets.com.
Think you’re just the person we’ve been looking for? Apply today so we can get to know you.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital and VetCor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Salary : $27 - $30