West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center
Licensed Veterinary Technician
West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Veterinary Center, Huntington, New York, United States
Join Our Team at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center as a Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Location: Huntington, New York
Compensation: $33.00 - $38.00 / hour
About Us: At West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, we're not just a team—we're a family dedicated to providing top-notch veterinary care to our beloved furry friends in West Hills and beyond. From routine check-ups to emergency interventions, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.
Why Work With Us?
Dynamic Environment: Experience the excitement of working across our General Practice (GP), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER), where no two days are the same.
Cutting-Edge Medicine: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced treatment modalities that keep you at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
Supportive Team: Collaborate with a group of passionate professionals who support, inspire, and bring out the best in one another.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set schedule that helps you balance your professional and personal passions.
Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families through compassionate care and outreach.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 3 PM – 11 PM
Sunday: 7 AM – 3 PM
What We’re Looking For:
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Required experience in ER and ER Surgery
If you’re ready to grow in a fast-paced environment and be part of a team that truly values collaboration, compassion, and excellence— we’d love to hear from you!
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Veterinary technicians provide high-quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as a senior veterinarian directs. Here is What You Will Bring to the Position: Proficiency in proper animal restraint. Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required). Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays, and urinalysis. Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning. Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine. Monitoring all patients and able to identify medical emergencies. Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing, and packing surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns. Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor. Client communication and education Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs. NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted. General knowledge of instruments and supplies. Here is What We Will Offer You: Exceptional compensation Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program) Retirement: 401(K) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Training and career development Paid license fees and dues Generous CE allowance Paid VTS specialization
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Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Veterinary technicians provide high-quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as a senior veterinarian directs. Here is What You Will Bring to the Position: Proficiency in proper animal restraint. Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required). Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays, and urinalysis. Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning. Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine. Monitoring all patients and able to identify medical emergencies. Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing, and packing surgical instruments, drapes, and gowns. Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor. Client communication and education Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs. NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted. General knowledge of instruments and supplies. Here is What We Will Offer You: Exceptional compensation Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program) Retirement: 401(K) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Training and career development Paid license fees and dues Generous CE allowance Paid VTS specialization
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