Licensed Veterinary Technician - Black River Valley Veterinary Clinic PLLC : Job Details

Our team of dedicated veterinary professionals are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our practice. Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a dynamic environment as part of a team, attention to detail, and technical skills are expected of our ideal candidate. Full Time employment with ability to work Monday-Friday required. Benefits include paid time off, IRA (matched), Supplemental Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Pet Healthcare Stipend, and career development opportunities in the veterinary industry. Hourly pay rate negotiable based on experience and credentials. Located in Watertown, NY with proximity to the beautiful Thousand Islands region and Adirondack mountains. We would love to talk to interested individuals further about our practice, typical work schedule, and compensation. Give us a call and we can start the conversation that changes your outlook on your career. Job Description: Licensed Veterinary Technicians working in our practice would be expected to show proficiency in the following tasks. -Technical Skill: patient assessment, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring and recovery, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, laboratory processing, pharmacy, and nursing care of hospitalized patients -Client Communication: gathering medical history, discussing treatment plans, discharge of surgical patients, and helping answer client questions via phone, email, and our PetDesk app. -Documenting client communication in each patient's medical record -Ability to use our computer software (Impromed) to record patient information in our electronic medical record system. -Ability to discuss expected costs of services and general knowledge of typical treatment plans and estimates for care -Develop knowledge of clinic protocols to facilitate an effective experience for clients, patients, and team members providing care at time of appointments -Responsible for cleanliness of general work area as well as sharing in end of day cleaning responsibilities for clinic -Above all, ability to work with others as part of a team to provide excellent care to our patients as well as their human family members too. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $19 - $20 Hourly Bonus/Commission: Yes