Licensed Veterinary Technician (14514)

Company Description

Corfu Veterinary Clinic is a fast-paced, five-doctor small animal practice located in a residential country setting about 20 minutes east of Buffalo. Our clinic is equipped with in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiology (full body and dental), ultrasound, and we are fully paperless using iPads, laptops, and desktop stations. Our clients come from near and far for quality medicine delivered with a personal touch, which is something we take great pride in!

We are seeking a focused, compassionate, and team-oriented LVT with strong multi-tasking skills. Our technicians are essential to our practice and are fully utilized across all areas of patient care- from lab work and imaging to anesthesia and client education. If you're looking to use your full range of skills in a supportive, collaborative environment, this is the place for you!

Team-building is important to us, and we organize several social events throughout the year to connect with each other and relax outside of work. We foster communication and collaboration by holding monthly small group meetings to discuss changes, share ideas, and stay aligned. We heavily support professional growth and are happy to encourage employees' interests through continuing education, hands-on training, or expanded roles within the practice. Our team is also actively involved in our community. We raise donations for local shelters, host an annual Trunk or Treat for our clients and patients, and proudly participate in the town's Christmas parade.

If you're a technician looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported, we would love to meet you!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
• We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, click here: Corfu Veterinary Clinic

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Our LVTs play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and excellent client service. Responsibilities include client communication (in person and over the phone), appointment check-in and check-out, phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and performing treatments during appointments.

We're looking for a candidate with strong computer skills and a passion for customer service. The ideal technician is professional, friendly, curious, reliable, and eager to learn and grow within our practice. Punctuality, responsibility, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• A licensed veterinary technician. An active license in the state of New York is required for this position.
• 6+ months experience working as a veterinary technician.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Rotating Saturday availability.
• Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!
• Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner.
• Triaging patients over the phone and during office visits.
• Educating clients on routine vaccine protocol and preventions.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely in person and on the phone.
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Proficient in anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Patient care for hospitalized and surgery patients.
• Filling medications as instructed by the veterinarian.
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset.
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $19 - $24/hr. depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• 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
• Competitive Compensation
• 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!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit:

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $19 - $24 Hourly