Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Technician to join the team at our successful clinic. Veterinary Technician responsibilities include assisting the Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery. You will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
Take vital signs, collect blood and tissue samples, place IV catheters, administer medications or vaccines, and acquire blood samples
Prepare animals and sterile instruments for procedures, and induce, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia
Run in-house lab tests, prepare specimens for reference laboratories, and take X-rays.
Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients
Maintain accurate patient medical records, manage supplies, and clean equipment
Ability to lift heavy objects or animals, handle high-stress situations calmly, and show strong empathy and communication skills
Thoroughly clean and disinfect cages, runs, kennels, and stalls using hospital-grade chemicals. Remove solid waste, old food, and hair before scrubbing and sanitizing surfaces.
Observe waste output, appetite, breathing, and behavior, reporting any abnormal signs or illness immediately to the veterinarian or senior technician.
Interacting with and caring for rescue animals.
Qualifications
Individuals must have completed an accredited veterinary technology program and pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician
Knowledge of animal care and handling
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment
Patience and a love for animals
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Rochelle, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Animal Careunmatched
Blood Bankunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Heavy Liftingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Records Managementunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Specimens/Samplesunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
Veterinary Medicineunmatched
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