Licensed Veterinary Technician at Corning Animal Hospital

Overview

Corning Animal Hospital is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our team. Our busy small animal family practice has been providing excellent care in the same location for over 60 years. We are a detail-oriented practice with 30-minute appointments and an emphasis on client education. We welcome new graduates and experienced technicians to apply. Our technicians get to make use of many skills, including, but not limited to: patient care and restraint, medical and surgical nursing, taking digital radiographs (including dental), ECG/telemedicine, running and maintaining in-house lab equipment, collecting and processing lab specimens, anesthesia monitoring and charting, dental cleaning, charting and assisting, endoscopy, client communications, record keeping and more.

We strive to maintain a supportive, flexible, and friendly environment.

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies; assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth 401k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Care Credits and Employee Discounts

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

USD $23.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services