What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Join The VCA Adirondack Animal Hospital Team!
VCA Adirondack Animal Hospital is seeking a full time or part time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our 3 doctor, AAHA accredited, newly renovated, full service hospital in beautiful Queensbury, NY! We are proud to have served the greater Glens Falls community for over 40 years and committed to cultivating and maintaining the human/animal bond as a cornerstone of our patient care. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!
Why Join the VCA Adirondack Family?
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. We are dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. Our team members are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Adirondack team!
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous petcare discounts
- Life, long and short term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Full-time and Part-time positions available
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA Adirondack team, you will support Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
The salary range for this position is $21-$25 / hour depending on experience
Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
Please take a moment to view this brief team video
https://vimeo.com/574951181/044cbc8c4c
Salary : $21 - $25
