Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Long Island Spay and Neuter | Medford, NY

Long Island Spay and Neuter is looking for 2 fulltime experienced Veterinary Technicians. We pride ourselves on practicing quality gold standard medicine.

At our veterinary hospital, we are passionate about providing the highest quality care to our animal patients and their families. Our mission is to be a compassionate and knowledgeable resource for the well-being of animals. We offer a full range of veterinary services, including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, and specialty treatments.

We are seeking 2 dedicated and experienced veterinary technicians to join our team. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to our patients, assisting in surgeries, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating clients about animal health

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities - whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.
• Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed Veterinary Technicians in New York are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including :