Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lake Placid Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team.  

Lake Placid Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Tri Lakes community since 2010. We are committed to offering quality veterinary care and individualized service for our clients. Our clinic offers a wide range of services to our clients to ensure that their pets are well taken care of. We have a surgical suite, on-site lab and in-house pharmacy. The beautiful area of Lake Placid is home to Whiteface Mountain and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts all year round. We cannot wait to show you what this area has to offer!  https://lakeplacidanimalhospital.com/

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lake Placid Animal Hospital in Lake Placid, NY 

$20.00-$25.00 an hour (based on experience)  

WHAT YOULL DO   

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Perform physical assessments and record your observations
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house
• Radiography and digital imaging
• Monitor vitals by hand and with equipment
• Sample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support 
• Mental Health Resources 
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

REQUIREMENTS    

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.  

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support thats hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. Were hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. 

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.  

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/  

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