• Job Description

  Req#: 19121
  Overview
  
  
  Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Full Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!
  Location: 1467 Empire BLVD Webster, NY 14580
  Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to our dedicated and compassionate team!
  We are a 2.5 doctor, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality, affordable veterinary care since 1986. Our custom-built facility, opened in 2020, offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment in a warm, community-focused environment.
  What We Offer:
  • Software: Cornerstone

  • In-House Laboratory: IDEXX

  • Doctors: 2.5 DVMs

  • Supportive Culture: Team-oriented, low-drama environment with tenured staff

  • Facility Features: 6 spacious exam rooms, surgical suite, and advanced diagnostic equipment

  • Services Provided:

    • Soft tissue surgery

    • Ultrasound

    • Light oncology

    • Low-stress handling techniques
  Schedule:
  • Tentative schedule includes 4 full days and 1 half day per week

  • When scheduled for a Saturday shift (typically one per month), a half day is provided during the week

  • Office Hours:

    • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • Open every other Saturday
  Who We're Looking For: A skilled and compassionate LVT who is confident in:
  • Running anesthesia

  • IV catheter placement

  • Venipuncture

  • Client communication and education
  Requirements:
  • Current Veterinary Technician License in the State of New York
  Compensation:
  • $22 - $25 commensurate with experience
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  About Us: At Laurelton Bayside Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a trusted part of the community. Our goal is to deliver excellent care to our patients while fostering a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work environment for our team.
  Ready to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth?
  We’d love to hear from you!
  Benefits:
  PTO - 80
  Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
  Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
  * The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
  Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
  Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
  Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
  FSA and HSA options available
  Maternity Leave
  401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
  Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
  • Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
  • 24 hour access
  • Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
  • Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
  • Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
  • Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
  • Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
  • Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
  • Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
  • ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
  Optional Insurances Available
  • Life Insurance AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Insurance
  Pet Benefits
  Uniform Allowance
  CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
  Internal Employee Rewards Program
  • Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
  We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  Major Duties:
  • Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
  • Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
  • Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
  • Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
  • Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
  • Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
  • Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
  • Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
  • Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
  • Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
  • Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
  • Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
  • Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
  • Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
  • The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  • The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
  • The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
  Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
  • The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  • The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
  • The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
  Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  
  Major Duties:
  • Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
  • Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
  • Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
  • Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
  • Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
  • Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
  • Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
  • Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
  • Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
  • Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
  • Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
  • Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
  • Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
  • Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

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