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VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury is seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Team. Technicians learn about complex disease and their interactions with treatment and other concurrent diseases. Technicians are trained to assist in interventional radiology procedures that uses advanced imaging modalities such as fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT).
If you are looking for a career with an organization that is forward thinking and advanced in medical treatment and care for patients, then look no further!
About Us:
VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury is a 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty referral practice in Westbury, New York. Just 28 miles or a short train ride to the amazing New York City and beaches all around. We offer 5 specialties including: Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Oncology. We are Trauma Level 1 Certified, indicating our resources and ability to provide sophisticated emergent and critical patient care. We offer multiple advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities such as MRI, CT, and Fluoroscopy.
Why We Need You:
Technicians here are utilized to their fullest potential and have many opportunities for growth and development.
You've worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in.We are invested in development and growth and preferred candidates should enjoy learning new things.
As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
Summary of Job Description and Function:
This is an excellent opportunity to use your technician skills, work with a dynamic, highly-skilled team, and expand your knowledge in Anesthesia. You will be challenged to grow and learn with a team that will fully support you along the way! The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a friendly, dependable, positive multi-tasker with excellent communication and client service skills and strong emotional intelligence.
Minimum qualifications:
Qualifications:
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. We are a very busy hospital with a heavy case load but we like to have fun at work- Be prepared for some friendly competition and a lot of laughs during our annual Spirit Week event. If you're ready to work hard, see exciting cases and have fun, we are the hospital for you!
Why You Should Consider Us
Compensation: $24 - $35 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status
Some of the benefits we offer:
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury is seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Team. Technicians learn about complex disease and their interactions with treatment and other concurrent diseases. Technicians are trained to assist in interventional radiology procedures that uses advanced imaging modalities such as fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT).
If you are looking for a career with an organization that is forward thinking and advanced in medical treatment and care for patients, then look no further!
About Us:
VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury is a 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty referral practice in Westbury, New York. Just 28 miles or a short train ride to the amazing New York City and beaches all around. We offer 5 specialties including: Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Oncology. We are Trauma Level 1 Certified, indicating our resources and ability to provide sophisticated emergent and critical patient care. We offer multiple advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities such as MRI, CT, and Fluoroscopy.
Why We Need You:
Technicians here are utilized to their fullest potential and have many opportunities for growth and development.
You've worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in.We are invested in development and growth and preferred candidates should enjoy learning new things.
As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
Summary of Job Description and Function:
- Assist with diagnostic testing including: sample collection, venipuncture, radiography, submitting and running lab work
- Perform sedation and anesthesia for endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and other procedures
- Care for patients receiving radioactive iodine therapy and HBOT therapy
- Assist in patient procedures: preparation of patients, instruments, equipment
- Fill medications
- Plan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services
- Maintenance of equipment used in Internal Medicine service
- Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
- General nursing care
- Additional duties as assigned
This is an excellent opportunity to use your technician skills, work with a dynamic, highly-skilled team, and expand your knowledge in Anesthesia. You will be challenged to grow and learn with a team that will fully support you along the way! The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a friendly, dependable, positive multi-tasker with excellent communication and client service skills and strong emotional intelligence.
Minimum qualifications:
- Candidate must be team focused and enjoy learning
- Dependable attendance is required
- Telephone and computer skills are necessary
- Client communication and education - explaining administration of medications, follow-up care
- Nursing care - IV placement, IV fluids, injectable medications, oral medications, animal handling
- Efficiency - organize daily duties and procedures to best utilize staff's time.
- Flexibility - working to ensure that the job is done properly (willing to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary).
- Medical records - charges, medical history, medications, laboratory reports, etc.
- Anesthesia - administering and monitoring
- Radiology - x-ray technique and safety
- Diagnostics - ECG, BP, SPO2, blood draws, preparing samples and lab forms
- Pharmacy - familiarity with drugs, creating labels, filling prescriptions
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 years of experience as a veterinary technician
- Valid New York License Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Availability to be on-call and work some weekends/holidays
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, common diseases, and common surgical procedures
- Understanding and experience with routine repair and maintaining anesthesia related equipment
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. We are a very busy hospital with a heavy case load but we like to have fun at work- Be prepared for some friendly competition and a lot of laughs during our annual Spirit Week event. If you're ready to work hard, see exciting cases and have fun, we are the hospital for you!
Why You Should Consider Us
- At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
- You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
- You will sharpen your skills-and even learn some new techniques-and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
- We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 56 hrs sick time per year, 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts, and more!
- Technician Development Program:
VCA is committed to elevating the technicians within our hospitals and within the industry. With this commitment in mind, VCA created the Technician and Assistant Development Program. The goal of this program is to allow technicians and assistants to advance their medical, communication, and leadership skills. This program offers opportunity like tech school scholarships for assistants and paths to VTS for technicians. Whether you are a new grad or have 20+ years of experience, the Development Program will bring your career to the next level.
Compensation: $24 - $35 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status
Some of the benefits we offer:
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
- Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
- $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- • VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Infertility benefits
- Competitive wage
- Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
