Licensed Veterinary Technician

Company: LEFFERTS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Location: Richmond Hill
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

At Lefferts Animal Hospital, you can expect state of the art medical care for all pets! We are a trusted, progressive multi-doctor practice specializing in companion animals, exotics, reptiles, and avians. Our hospital offers comprehensive services, including Preventative Care, Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care, High-Speed Dentistry, CO2 Laser Surgery, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital Radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, House Calls, and more.

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. Our professional, compassionate staff is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care, promoting responsible pet ownership, and offering client education on preventive health. Lefferts Animal Hospital is committed to excellence in veterinary care for Richmond Hill and surrounding areas.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekends
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $27-$32/hr depending on experience level.

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career 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 background check.

*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/

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