Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

New York, NY

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At

Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table.

We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

We are the only exclusively avian and exotic veterinary hospital in New York City and we are looking for a full-time technician.

At our unique practice, we do not treat dogs or cats, instead spending our days working with parrots, reptiles, and a ton of interesting small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents.

We have a high surgical caseload and perform all types of procedures from endoscopy to orthopedic repairs. We have onsite ultrasound, digital radiography, and all equipment is tailored for small exotic pets.

We have a strong presence in our community, offering a high-volume spay / neuter clinic for small exotic animals, and we work closely with several exotic animals rescues to help heal and place exotic pets.

Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures.

A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

One weekend shift required.

Role Responsibilities :

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
• Collecting blood and other samples for testing
• Placing catheters
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements :

Veterinary technician licensure required

1-2 years of clinical experience

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.

Some key benefits include :

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $25-30 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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