Job Description

We are currently looking for a FULL TIME Licensed Veterinary Technician with PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE in a Veterinary Hospital!

Shinnecock Animal Hospital is seeking someone who is knowledgeable, friendly and possesses a strong attention to detail. Applicant must have strong communication skills. Candidate should possess excellent computer skills as we are a paperless practice, with the willingness to learn all aspects of the veterinary field. We are looking for a positive and energetic individual to join our team and should enjoy multi-tasking, interacting with the public and providing awesome customer service. We are ideally looking for someone with experience in this field but would considering training a new graduate.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Ability to handle and control animals.
• To provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• To provide surgical nursing support to doctors on staff.
• To assist doctors with restraint and consulting during patient examinations.
• To dispense, record, and track inventory of animal medications.
• To assist in performing x-rays on patients requiring radiographs.
• To provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Venipuncture and Catheter placement.
• Be able to run in house lab work.
• To monitor anesthetic procedures and provide appropriate supportive care during surgery
• To sterilize surgical equipment.
• To maintain practice hygiene standards.
• To promote, when appropriate, the practice, its services, and its products to clients.
• Provide top-notch customer service.
• Being attentive to client and pet needs.
• Identify and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states.
• Work patiently with distressed, frustrated or disgruntled clients.
• Client education.
• Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: keeping hospital and lobby clean and sanitary, taking out the trash and recycling, laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, exam rooms, kitchen and kennels if needed.
• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Relay appropriate information to/from clients to doctors and/or management.

Computer skills: Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search. Understanding of Impromed Veterinary software is a plus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a full time-position (30-40 hours / week). This position requires availability on nights and weekends. Candidates for this position must be able to be at the clinic between 8 am and 8pm, depending on the day. Saturdays, and holidays may be required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Additionally, candidates must be willing to occasionally cover shifts for absent co-workers.