Veterinary Technician Position Available In Westchester, New York

Veterinary Technician 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 SPCA Westchester is seeking part-time and full-time Veterinary Technicians to join our talented staff of medical professionals at Cody’s Clinic . The ideal candidate will be an experienced vet tech who enjoys working with a mission-driven organization and a caring and energetic team. Veterinary Technicians are responsible for the care of clinic animals and assisting the Veterinarian in their duties.

Job Classification:

Part-time (schedule based on availability) and Full-Time (four 10-hour days) positions available. We are open to working with the right candidate based on candidate availability and clinic needs.

Duties:

Order and maintain medical supplies. Conduct fecal exams and routine parasite control. Medicate and vaccinate animals as needed. Perform routine lab tests and cytologies. Assist the veterinarian as required in surgeries, treatments, post-operative care. Maintain record-keeping and drug logs. Calculate drug dosages, administer sedatives IV and intubate, and place catheters. Physical, mechanical, or chemical restraint of animals for treatment. Care and feeding of sick, quarantined, and client animals. Other vet technician duties as required.

Qualifications:

NYS Veterinarian Technician License (preferred). 2-3 years of vet tech experience. Strong working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the veterinary technician field. Strong knowledge of anesthesia inductions, monitoring, and recovery. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive team attitude and the ability to work effectively with the public and staff. Ability to relate to and care for all types of animals according to accepted animal care practices.

Salary:

$24-$36/hour to commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off Health, Dental, Vision Benefits 401K with match Supplemental Benefits Discounted Pet Care About us: SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws. At the SPCA Westchester we prioritize work/life balance and offer a generous paid-time-off package that includes vacation time and sick pay. We value our employees’ health by offering a comprehensive medical plan, dental and vision insurance, additional supplemental insurance (Life, Cancer, Hospital) to employees as well as 401K with employer match. We also have periodic all-staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities including continuing education. We promote a culture of teamwork and are united by a shared mission to provide not only shelter, but also kindness and a brighter future for those in need. Because SPCA Westchester is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. The SPCA Westchester is a growing organization that strives to offer as many competitive benefits as possible to attract talented candidates to join our team of dedicated and mission driven staff members. Your skills and individual talents will make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. SPCA Westchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.