Company Description

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

•Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical CenterOrchard 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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Job DescriptionOur 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 instabilityAssist with stabilization, emergency procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and urgent surgeryMonitor hospitalized patients, assess pain and treatment response, and promptly communicate changes in conditionAdminister prescribed medications, fluid therapy, continuous rate infusions, oxygen, and blood products and monitor patients for adverse reactionsPerform venipuncture and place and maintain intravenous catheters; place and manage other catheters and feeding tubes when trained and permittedInduce and monitor anesthesia under veterinary direction and provide recovery care, including for unstable and high-risk patientsHandle and restrain patients safely, using techniques appropriate to their condition, pain, and stress levelsMaintain accurate patient records, treatments, and diagnostic results in EzyVet and Smart Flow; provide clear handoffs between shifts and teamsCommunicate compassionately with clients about admissions, hospitalization, veterinarian-directed findings, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up carePrepare and dispense medications as ordered, following hospital policies and applicable regulationsMaintain emergency equipment and supplies, follow infection-control procedures, and keep treatment areas safe and organizedCollaborate 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 QualificationsAssociate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program required.

Current New York State Veterinary Technician license requiredMinimum of one year of veterinary experience required, previous ER experience heavily preferred but not required for more experienced applicantsAt least one year of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferredExcellent client service and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamCompassion and empathy for animals and their ownersGenuine commitment to animal health and well-beingStrong problem-solving, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skillsEffective verbal and written communication and active-listening skillsAbility to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust priorities based on patient and organizational needsStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to remain composed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentProficiency with computers, veterinary practice-management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointAdditional Information

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

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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 ProgramCareer 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/