What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at West Hempstead Animal Hospital?
**About West Hempstead Animal Hospital**
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including vaccinations, health certificates, disease prevention, orthopedics, cardiology, dental care, weight management, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine diagnosis and treatment. Our team cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals.
Our friendly, highly trained professionals are dedicated to providing exceptional care. From our welcoming receptionists to our knowledgeable licensed veterinary technicians, each staff member plays a key role in supporting our doctors to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
We have a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced medical equipment, including in-house laboratory diagnostics and digital radiology. We are proud to have been recognized for our quality care.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
**Responsibilities:**
- Animal restraint
- Triage of incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Digital imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
The successful candidate will be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises, and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
**Qualifications:**
- Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 1 year professional experience preferred but not required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some weekends
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
**Benefits:**
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions
