Lead Veterinary Technician - South Salem, United States - SmithRidge Veterinary Center
1 week ago
Description
Are you a seasoned veterinary technician who is looking for managerial opportunity and a chance to grow and be challenged in a positive atmosphere?
Smith Ridge Veterinary Center in South Salem, NY is looking for an experienced
Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee our technical department while simultaneously utilizing their technician skills.
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About Smith Ridge Veterinary Center _
We offer a different approach to veterinary medicine that includes formulating partnerships between the practice team and pet owners.
We are located in South Salem, NY which offers small town living with access to big city amenities only 45 minutes away in Manhattan.
All team members are valued and appreciated, but veterinary technicians are vital and play an integral role in both patient care and client satisfaction.
Technicians are entrusted with the assessment and care for our patients. And, for this reason, we have created a middle management position to oversee and support our technical department.
At our veterinary center, we are determined to meet or exceed the expectations of the people we serve and educate.
The unique services and integrative medicine we practice provides an environment that is groundbreaking because of the specialized medicine that is practiced on a daily basis.
Our practice stays at the forefront of veterinary technology, offering patients cutting-edge techniques delivered with a personalized approach.-
In this role you will:_
- Work closely with our clients and their pets.
- Provide patients with a high level of patient care.
- Have strong surgical assistant skills, premedication, induction, anesthesia maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
- Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
- Assist veterinarians with dental prophylaxis, charting and radiographs.
- Analyze laboratory specimens.
- Employ proper restraint techniques.
- Provide client education and marketing.
To be successful in this role:_
This is a full-time position that requires a range of 36-40 hours every week.
Some of the expected responsibilities include:
- Enjoy working individually and as part of a team with a great work ethic.
- Excel at communication skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellent client service.
- Utilize strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Possess strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases (including their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment, and prevention), and other basic preventative health care recommendations.
- Hold a Veterinary Technician License for the state of New York (preferred) and have at least five years of lead technician supervisory experience. (required)
Compensation and Perks:_
This is an opportunity to learn and grow with an established veterinary practice where you will be surrounded by other motivated individuals that will help to lift you to your highest potential
Other key benefits include:
- Competitive wages
- $ $30.00 per hour for an experienced, unlicensed veterinary technician, dependent on experience
- Health Insurance
- Continuing Education
- Annual cost of Certified Veterinary Technician license
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Simple IRA
- Veterinary Services at a discount_because your pets need necessary checkups, too_
- Onthejob management training
- Please note: Smith Ridge Veterinary Center is both a drugfree workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer._
Pay:
$ $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Hospital
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- South Salem, NY 10590: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
