Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Vita Veterinary Care

Veterinary Technician

Career Insights for Veterinary Technician / Technologist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on New York data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.

$48,857 / year median in New York

+31% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Overview Our practice is growing, come grow with us. We are seeking one or two part time (20-25hrs/week, primarily Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Veterinary Technicians to join our team. Weekdays only, no nights, weekends or holidays. Our practice is small but growing every day and our small staff and veterinarian need more support to ensure we continue to provide the quality of care our practice values. We have a fast passed but organized work flow in a clinic striving to provide high quality affordable veterinary services for dogs and cats. We are a small drama free clinic open to new ideas and new ways of providing outstanding service and patient care without compromising our beliefs or goals. Seeking motivated individuals that work well both independently and with others. Duties Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and other medical procedures Handle and restrain animals during examinations and treatments Check in patients and aquire patient history and pertinent medical information and update digital records Perform blood draws, sample collection, place IV catheters, radiographs, surgery prep, intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, and dental prep Maintain cleanliness and organization of the veterinary clinic or hospital Provide care for animals in clinic Monitor animals pre and post-surgery or during treatment Assist with digital record keeping Administer medications and other treatments where appropriate Utilize knowledge of veterinary critical care to support urgent/ daytime emergency cases Interact with clients both in person, on the phone and via email Experience Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician is preferred however new technician graduates or those currently enrolled in a technician program would be considered Knowledge of animal handling techniques and animal restraint methods a must Familiarity with specimen procedures in a veterinary setting is a plus Excellent computer skills are a must Compensation is based on experience, individual drive and certification Well organized and able to multi-task ideal
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person