Lake Road Animal Hospital in Horseheads, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a desire to work in a privately owned, general practice with a high standard of care. Our practice has five doctors (three are part time) and our appointment times are 30 to 40 minutes in length as desired by the veterinarian. We are a privately-held practice with no corporate pressure on our doctors to perform to a specified set of metrics. We work hard to control the pace daily to ensure that the TEAM is not feeling frazzled. We are in need of a full-time LVT who has a strong interest in bonding with a practice, making a long-term commitment to further develop current and create new service areas. Have an interest in physical therapy, dentistry, preventative care, or reproduction? We want to help you expand that interest. Lake Road is extremely interested in an inspiring candidate who has a desire to expand the role of LVT within the profession. If the idea of a Veterinary Nurse designation excites you, you may just be the right person for our TEAM. Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, flexible, upbeat, out-going person who enjoys educating clients and non-professional staff daily while improving the lives of each animal you treat. Our TEAM holds our core values in high regard and all decisions are guided by them. The successful candidate will show a high level of integrity and compassion, will hold a desire to build an environment of cooperation, strive for excellence in all tasks, and always work to serve the patients and clients of our practice to the best of their ability and without judgement. Positivity and the ability to remain steady and stable are highly valued. Veterinary technicians are utilized to their full potential at Lake Road Animal Hospital. Strong technical skills (anesthesia, venipuncture, radiography, dentistry, etc.) are required to be successful. In addition, excellent communication skills must be possessed as LVTs are strong advocates for patient care and client education. Technicians at Lake Road Animal Hospital routinely work as a liaison between clients and veterinarians. The ability to work efficiently within Cornerstone Practice Management Software is essential as we are a paper light practice. We have a full suite of Idexx laboratory equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, digital dental radiography, and laser therapy. We are proud to partner with VetBilling which allows the TEAM to focus on medicine rather than negotiating care recommendations with clients about money. We can find a path to payment with VetBilling in almost every case. Economic euthanasia will NOT be part of your life at Lake Road Animal Hospital. In addition, VetBilling has had a profound impact on increasing compliance of preventative care. Our patients are very likely to receive bi-annual dental care and be current on vaccinations. This position will require availability (with variability) from as early at 7:30 AM to as late as 6:30 PM weekdays. We partner with Guardian Vets, so all after hour calls are triaged by that company. We provide no after hour call for clients. We hold appointments open daily to allow us to see urgent cases without adding hours to our workday. Our goal is to have everyone out the door at the time they are scheduled to leave. This position will see you scheduled 38 to 40 hours per week. This position will be a four day work week Monday through Thursday, generally 8 am to 6 pm. Veterinary technicians at Lake Road Animal Hospital are compensated hourly based upon experience and skill level. We have a monthly bonus structure in place that since its inception has increased average LVT wage by $2,000 per year. Health insurance is available with the practice covering 75% of the premium for the employee. In addition, LVTs have an annual CE budget that also includes paid time off for CE. You will be a full member of the

NYSVMS CE

programs annually. Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) begins accrual after two months of successful employment. We offer paid holidays, including your birthday! Retirement benefits in the form of a 401K with up to a 4% company match. We offer a pet care benefits program and a uniform allowance. We utilize an app called Bonusly that allows team mates to reward one another when "caught" going above and beyond. Those rewards can be cashed in for a wide variety of gift cards (Amazon, Target, Airbnb, Fandango, Apple, etc.), prepaid Visa or MasterCard, donations can be made with your rewards to a huge variety of organizations, and more. We have an Employee Assistance Program. You are expected to take lunch breaks and are encouraged to utilize all of your PTO each year! However; PTO never expires and can be rolled over year-to-year, especially if you have something special coming up and want some extra time off. The leadership of Lake Road Animal Hospital is strongly committed to ensuring that your days are spent doing what you love, not dealing with drama. We have a created a culture of accountability and inclusion. Every member of the team brings something special to our team, and we encourage every member of the team to grow. Our practice is an active member of a Well Managed Practice Group. We work closely with the other member practices from across the country to ensure we are building and growing our practice from every angle. We have a financially healthy practice that does everything in our power to maintain the health of our TEAM, as without the TEAM the practice is nothing. Flexibility is extremely important, and we, too, will find ways to "make it work" for all of us. Everyone has a voice here. To learn more about us visit our website www.lakeroadanimalhospital.com , and watch our recruitment video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwLicHif_sw . If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to Carrie Bowgren, Practice Manager. Please note, this opportunity is open ONLY to applicants who are licensed veterinary technicians (or are eligible for licensing) in New York State. New graduates of veterinary technology programs are encouraged to apply, even if you have not yet applied for your license with NYS. No other applicants will be considered for this position. Please do not apply if you are in an on-line program, this position requires that you be able to step directly into this role with a complete education background.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 38.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Have you added a note about why you feel you would be an ideal candidate for Lake Road Animal Hospital?

Education:

Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

NYS License in Veterinary Technology (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person