Licensed Veterinary Technician

Seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

New Hartford Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time licensed veterinary technician to join our AAHA and Fear Free Certified companion animal hospital in New Hartford, NY. Our experienced and compassionate team delivers top-notch veterinary medicine and service to our clients. We have a unique and cohesive culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be.

Our ideal candidate will have an energetic, outgoing and friendly personality, and will understand the importance of client education and communication. Salary and benefit package includes medical/dental/vision insurances, annual continuing education allowance, vacation, sick and paid holidays, 401-k with a match, generous pet discounts and more.

If you want to look forward to coming to work every day, be fully utilized as a veterinary technician and practice high quality veterinary medicine, come see why we are different. We love what we do and you will too! With us, it’s not just a job… it’s a way of life! New graduates welcome. Call or email us to find out more.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $25.50-$27/hr

Why join the VCA New Hartford?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time

401(k)

Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA New Hartford, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply today!

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. xywuqvp It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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