ER Licensed Veterinary Technician

***$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years . Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door.

Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team. We offer competitive benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, quality benefits, continuing education opportunities, special rate employee pet care, and more! Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.

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Our ER LVTs are dedicated team members who provide compassionate, high-quality emergency and critical care in collaboration with our veterinarians. In this role, you will help triage and stabilize patients, support urgent medical and surgical interventions, and provide ongoing care for hospitalized canine and feline patients. You will communicate with clients during stressful situations and help maintain safe, efficient patient care in a fast-paced emergency hospital.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide emergency and critical care to patients; triage arrivals, obtain histories and vital signs, and promptly report signs of instability
• Assist with stabilization, emergency procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and urgent surgery
• Monitor hospitalized patients, assess pain and treatment response, and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Administer prescribed medications, fluid therapy, continuous rate infusions, oxygen, and blood products and monitor patients for adverse reactions
• Perform venipuncture and place and maintain intravenous catheters; place and manage other catheters and feeding tubes when trained and permitted
• Induce and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction and provide recovery care, including for unstable and high-risk patients
• Handle and restrain patients safely, using techniques appropriate to their condition, pain, and stress levels
• Maintain accurate patient records, treatments, and diagnostic results in EzyVet and Smart Flow; provide clear handoffs between shifts and teams
• Communicate compassionately with clients about admissions, hospitalization, veterinarian-directed findings, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Prepare and dispense medications as ordered, following hospital policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain emergency equipment and supplies, follow infection-control procedures, and keep treatment areas safe and organized
• Collaborate with the medical team to prioritize care, support team training and relevant cross-training, and perform other duties as assigned within training and scope of practice 

• Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required .
• Current New York State Veterinary Technician license required
• Minimum of one year of veterinary experience required,  previous ER experience heavily preferred but not required for more experienced applicants
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Compassion and empathy for animals and their owners
• Genuine commitment to animal health and well-being
• Strong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication and active-listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

***$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

Pay Range: $24 - $34/hr. depending on experience level. Shift differential available. 

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 pre-employment screening.

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

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