Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.
Current Job Openings
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Referral & Emergency Hospital is recruiting an Avian and Exotics Specialist to join our amazing team!
Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and provides specialty services consisting of Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology and Physical Rehabilitation.
Why is this role different?
- Work in an amazing hospital and have access to a wide variety of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
- High ratio of LVTs to DVMs
We are seeking a candidate with positive energy, experience and eagerness to practice high quality medicine. The ideal candidate will also possess the leadership qualities necessary to help educate our enthusiastic interns and our large group of well-educated and highly experienced Licensed Technicians and other paraprofessionals. Our team recognizes the need for work-life integration and as a practice we are continually adjusting our approach to ensure a positive work experience.
We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, sign on bonus, relocation reimbursement, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: LVT
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Medical
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: Client Care Coordinator
Department: Clerical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Office Manager
Works closely with: Client Care Coordinators, Office Manager, Hospital
Administrator, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
The clinic reception/client coordinator position is the first contact of the clients with the Hospital; this is where first impressions are made. The person is this position must be able to recognize and meet the client’s needs, which include feeling welcomed and comfortable, being understood, receiving timely service, being remembered and recognized, and feeling appreciated.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Recognize and meet client needs.
- Greet clients and patients by name in a friendly manner.
- Make pets feel welcomed at clinic.
- Recognize severe/serious cases in need of immediate attention.
- Keep animals isolated from others when necessary.
- Perform opening procedures such as turning computers on, retrieving messages, returning phone calls, knowing appointments and surgery schedules.
- Make client appointments as well as confirm appointments. This includes making sure the appointments flow easily and the doctor as well as staff will have enough down time for lunch and or breaks as scheduled.
- Answering phones and directing clients to appropriate departments as well as giving approved advice and options for issues and problems.
- Making sure all files are kept neat in alphabetical order and client information is legible as well as current on addresses and phones numbers. Our Doctors must be able access client files as they need them.
- Preparing patient charts for technicians and doctors.
- Keeping all lab work tests and make information that is needed for appointments available to the Doctors so that they can relay the information to our clients.
- Keeping desk and reception area neat and organized, making sure all forms, paper work files, tags and prices lists are out and available for the Doctors, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants as needed.
- Collecting fees for services, writing up sales slips/receipts, and dismissing patients.
- Doing daily receipts.
- Handling referral letters and mailing to client’s regular veterinarian.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent phone etiquette and skills, including transfers, paging, putting calls on hold, directing calls to voicemails and taking messages down.
- Computer skills.
- Demonstrate excellent interaction skills with clients and animals in the reception area.
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment and to take/execute directions.
- Ability to handle money transactions accurately and with honesty.
- Sound decision-making and multi-tasking skills while working in stressful environment.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Availability to work on weekends
Preferences
- Service oriented, dedicated, polite, caring, empathetic, organized and trustworthy personality.
- Ability to follow directions with and without supervision and to refer questions and issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Ability to recognize certain behaviors in animals.
- Proficiency in all hospital protocols and invoicing procedures.
Work Requirements
- Reports to Office manager, Hospital administer, and veterinarians.
- Basic typing skills, fundamental knowledge of the alphabet, thoroughness and neatness.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: LVT
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Medical
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: LVT
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Medical
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: LVT
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Medical
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: LVT
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Medical
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Referral & Emergency Hospital is recruiting an Emergency Veterinarian to join our amazing team.
We are offering an impressive sign on/retention bonus!!
Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and is equipped with state of the art monitoring equipment including but not limited to; wireless telemetry and capnography. Additionally, we have a full complement of diagnostic modalities which includes; multiple In-house laboratories, digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy, LINAC, interventional radiology, MRI, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, minimally invasive surgery and arthroscopy.
- Guaranteed base salary of $200k
- Flexible schedule, with a maximum of 3 shifts per week
- State of the art facilities; diagnostic ultrasound, in-house labs, MRI, CT scan, fluoroscopy, and a fully equipped rehabilitation department.
- Work with board certified Surgeons, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology and Physical Rehabilitation
We are seeking a candidate with positive energy, experience and eagerness to practice high quality medicine within a 3 day schedule and 32 hour work week.
In addition to our competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: LVT
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Medical
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Position Overview: The Kennel Assistant supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets.
Essential Functions:
- Provides compassionate care to pets
- Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
- Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
- Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
- Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
- Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
- Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
- Correctly prioritizes tasks
- Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital
- Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
- Walks patients according to schedule
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
- Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
- Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
Competencies:
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Communicating
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred
- May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
Position Requirements:
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work weekends, overnights and holidays
- This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion
- Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks may include standing for long period of times/walking
- May involve some stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)
Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Referral & Emergency Hospital is recruiting an additional Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our amazing team!
Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and provides specialty services consisting of Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology and Physical Rehabilitation.
By choosing VMCLI, you would be joining a team of fun, dedicated individuals who provide high level medical, surgical and dental care to our patients, as well as excellent customer service to our clientele. We are focused on staff training and bonding with our clients and patients. Why this role is different:
- Work in a state of the art hospital with top of the line equipment.
- Relocation reimbursement
Our team recognizes the need for work-life integration and as a practice we are continually adjusting our approach to ensure a positive work experience. With a supportive team of receptionists, veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians and kennel staff, our staff and doctors can maintain a balance of high-quality medicine and rewarding personal lives.
We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Work Location: VMCLI
Title: LVT
Department: Medical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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 supp
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio
Position Purpose
Veterinary technicians provide high quality medical care to all in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
- Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
- Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
- Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
- Controlled drug log recording.
- Inventory management.
- Client communication and education
- Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.
Qualifications
- NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
- General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.
Preferences
- The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
- Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Work Location: VMCLI
Department: Clerical
Exempt Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: FT
Reports to: LVT, Clinicians, All senior Staff
Works closely with: LVT’s, Client Care Coordinators, Hospital Administrator, Clinicians, and Owners
VMCLI’s Conformance Statements
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.
Position Purpose
Veterinary assistants provide supportive services under the direction of the veterinarian and Veterinary Technicians. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for both treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, general facility cleaning, cleaning of all wards and isolation rooms, interacting with the public and answering phones occasionally.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Restraining animals for the veterinarian and Technicians.
- Feeding animals as appropriate with Dr’s instructions.
- Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors.
- Medications (as allowed by law)
- Grooming, as needed.
- Record keeping concerning routine care, vitals, and observations of the patients.
- Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips.
- General well being of every animal under your care.
- Laundry
- Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, and answering phones.
- Interaction with clients such as greeting them, recording a patient’s history, and helping with patients and/or belongings to and from vehicles may be necessary.
Qualifications
- Ability to interact with the public
- Organized
- Flexible
- Works quickly
- Works well with others and understand the team approach
- Is kind and compassionate
- Needs to be able to keep a clean uncluttered environment
- Able to follow directions
- Patience
- Is neat, clean, and Adheres to all VMCLI uniform codes
Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements
- This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
- Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
- Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand the job
- Ability to write neatly and communicate with others
- Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
- Ability to restrain animals
- Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes
- Ability to understand the needs of the animals
- Own transportation
Preferences
- Individuals with a true love for animals and a caring personality to help clients. People skills are a must.
- Individuals with a willingness to learn, the ability to pick up new tasks quickly and to multi-task as well as have a strong work ethic.
- Knowledge of Impromed computer software a plus.
Work Requirements
This is a very physical position and it involves a lot lifting and holding of animals of all sizes.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Referral & Emergency Hospital is recruiting an additional Medical Oncologist to join our amazing team!
We are currently offering an impressive sign on bonus!
Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and provides specialty services consisting of Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology and Physical Rehabilitation.
We are proud of our commitment to excellent veterinary care. By choosing VMCLI, you would be joining a team of fun, dedicated individuals who provide high level medical, surgical and dental care to our patients, as well as excellent customer service to our clientele. We are focused on staff training and bonding with our clients and patients. You will also work in a new hospital and have access to a wide variety of state of the art diagnostic equipment.
We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Referral & Emergency Hospital is recruiting an additional Board Certified/Residency Trained Veterinarian
to join our amazing team!
We are currently offering an impressive sign on bonus!!
Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and provides specialty services consisting of Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology and Physical Rehabilitation. The hospital is equipped with state of the art monitoring equipment including but not limited to; wireless telemetry and capnography. Additionally, we have a full complement of diagnostic modalities.
- Base starting at $250,000
- Sign on Bonus - $50,000 and relocation reimbursement
- Monthly stipend toward positive mental health breaks
- Incredible support staff, highest level of CVT on Long Island!
We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, sign on bonus, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees. If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Why Consider Our Long Island Hospital?
At Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.- Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island Team