Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician – In Surgery Dept &/or ER/ICU

Job description/Overview

Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (“VSCLI”) is seeking a current New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Team. We are staffing part-time and full-time positions for various shifts in our hospital. The ideal candidate would be experienced working in the ICU/ER and/or in Surgery Departments.

VSCLI is a privately owned Specialty Referral Practice and a 24-Hour Emergency Care Hospital in Huntington, NY. Our brand-new 10,000 square hospital opened its doors in May 2024. Our state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with a CT, MRI, 2 digital x-ray suites, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and Snyder oxygen cage. VSCLI’s specialty services are focused on Surgery and Emergency Medicine.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Nursing care of patients in the ER/ICU: including, but not limited to: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement, venipuncture and urine collection.
• Perform diagnostic testing, including Radiography (x-rays). CT and MRI experience is a plus.
• Performs physical exams on animals including a variety of animal health assessment procedures encompassing diagnostic lab tests (for in-house lab tests and off-site lab testing).
• Responsible for accurate & timely data entry in our computerized system regarding patient vitals, medical status, urination, bowel movements.
• Administration of anesthesia, intubation, monitoring of patients while under anesthesia and during recovery.
• Post-Surgical patient care and monitoring while in ICU recovery.
• Proficient in animal restraint.
• Promotes responsible pet ownership and answers questions concerning animal health, behavior, and care.
• Other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.
• Ensures that the clinic areas are kept clean, sanitized and always uncluttered.
• Surgical experience would be beneficial. This would include prepping an animal for surgery, intubation, monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures, assisting the surgeons in the OR, maintaining and sterilization of instruments and surgical equipment and keeping surgical areas clean.
• On-call responsibilities optional.

· Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully.

Position Qualifications

· Current New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician.

· High School Diploma (or equivalent), Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.

· Minimum 2-3 years of LVT experience.

· Knowledge of basic veterinary medical terminology.

· Must be a TEAM PLAYER.

· Ability to lift minimum 40 pounds.

· Ability to use a computer.

· VSCLI is an equal opportunity employer.

· VSCLI is a drug-free workplace.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to career@vscli.com and include the desired position title in the email subject line.

Schedule: 12 hour shifts available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $38