What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD Veterinary Technician position at Smith Ridge Integrative Veterinary Center?
Benefits:
Are you a seasoned veterinary technician who is looking for managerial opportunity and a chance to grow and be challenged in a positive atmosphere?
Smith Ridge Veterinary Center in South Salem, NY is looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee our technical department while simultaneously utilizing their technician skills. Are you a detail-oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude who is dedicated to delivering stellar patient care while assisting veterinarians, supervising technicians and assistants, and educating clients? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and possess a great work ethic? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Smith Ridge Veterinary Center
We offer a different approach to veterinary medicine that includes formulating partnerships between the practice team and pet owners. We are located in South Salem, NY which offers small town living with access to big city amenities only 45 minutes away in Manhattan. All team members are valued and appreciated, but veterinary technicians are vital and play an integral role in both patient care and client satisfaction. Technicians are entrusted with the assessment and care for our patients. And, for this reason, we have created a middle management position to oversee and support our technical department.
At our veterinary center, we are determined to meet or exceed the expectations of the people we serve and educate. The unique services and integrative medicine we practice provides an environment that is groundbreaking because of the specialized medicine that is practiced on a daily basis. Our practice stays at the forefront of veterinary technology, offering patients cutting-edge techniques delivered with a personalized approach.
In this role you will:
This is a full-time position that requires a range of 36-40 hours every week. Some of the expected responsibilities include:
Compensation and Perks:
This is an opportunity to learn and grow with an established veterinary practice where you will be surrounded by other motivated individuals that will help to lift you to your highest potential. Other key benefits include:
o $32.00 - $36.00 per hour for a licensed veterinary technician, dependent on experience
o $26.00 - $30.00 per hour for an experienced, unlicensed veterinary technician, dependent on experience
If you think you have what it takes to fill this lead technician role, we’d love to hear from you! Find us at www.smithridge.com. Please reach out to us by emailing admin@smithridge.com, attention Lauri. In your email, be sure to include your resume and cover letter, and tell us a little about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit for this exciting career opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: Smith Ridge Veterinary Center is both a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
Are you a seasoned veterinary technician who is looking for managerial opportunity and a chance to grow and be challenged in a positive atmosphere?
Smith Ridge Veterinary Center in South Salem, NY is looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee our technical department while simultaneously utilizing their technician skills. Are you a detail-oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude who is dedicated to delivering stellar patient care while assisting veterinarians, supervising technicians and assistants, and educating clients? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and possess a great work ethic? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Smith Ridge Veterinary Center
We offer a different approach to veterinary medicine that includes formulating partnerships between the practice team and pet owners. We are located in South Salem, NY which offers small town living with access to big city amenities only 45 minutes away in Manhattan. All team members are valued and appreciated, but veterinary technicians are vital and play an integral role in both patient care and client satisfaction. Technicians are entrusted with the assessment and care for our patients. And, for this reason, we have created a middle management position to oversee and support our technical department.
At our veterinary center, we are determined to meet or exceed the expectations of the people we serve and educate. The unique services and integrative medicine we practice provides an environment that is groundbreaking because of the specialized medicine that is practiced on a daily basis. Our practice stays at the forefront of veterinary technology, offering patients cutting-edge techniques delivered with a personalized approach.
In this role you will:
- Work closely with our clients and their pets.
- Provide patients with a high level of patient care.
- Have strong surgical assistant skills, premedication, induction, anesthesia maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
- Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
- Assist veterinarians with dental prophylaxis, charting and radiographs.
- Analyze laboratory specimens.
- Employ proper restraint techniques.
- Provide client education and marketing.
This is a full-time position that requires a range of 36-40 hours every week. Some of the expected responsibilities include:
- Enjoy working individually and as part of a team with a great work ethic.
- Excel at communication skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellent client service.
- Utilize strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Possess strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases (including their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment, and prevention), and other basic preventative health care recommendations.
- Hold a Veterinary Technician License for the state of New York (preferred) and have at least five years of lead technician supervisory experience. (required)
Compensation and Perks:
This is an opportunity to learn and grow with an established veterinary practice where you will be surrounded by other motivated individuals that will help to lift you to your highest potential. Other key benefits include:
- Competitive wages
o $32.00 - $36.00 per hour for a licensed veterinary technician, dependent on experience
o $26.00 - $30.00 per hour for an experienced, unlicensed veterinary technician, dependent on experience
- Health Insurance
- Continuing Education
- Annual cost of Certified Veterinary Technician license
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Simple IRA
- Veterinary Services at a discount-because your pets need necessary checkups, too!
- On-the-job management training
If you think you have what it takes to fill this lead technician role, we’d love to hear from you! Find us at www.smithridge.com. Please reach out to us by emailing admin@smithridge.com, attention Lauri. In your email, be sure to include your resume and cover letter, and tell us a little about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit for this exciting career opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: Smith Ridge Veterinary Center is both a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Clinic
- Hospital
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- South Salem, NY 10590: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary : $26 - $30
