Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Junction Veterinary Clinic in Ontario, NY is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading provider of comprehensive veterinary care, offers a continuum of services for pets primary, specialty, and acute needs. This position requires working between 30-40 hours a week, including a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, with one weekend shift mandatory.

Job Duties:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Monitoring and assessing patients status
• Collecting blood and other samples for testing
• Placing catheters
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associates or Bachelors degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Benefits our care in action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $22 -24.50/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.