Small Animal Vet - Feline Veterinarian | Yonkers, NY

array of enticing benefits. As a Veterinarian Assistant - Vet Tech, you'll be fairly compensated with competitive pay ranging from $20 to $30 per hour , based on experience. Additionally, you'll have access to comprehensive health insurance, an IRA with a 3% company match, and the opportunity to rejuvenate with paid vacations.

Join us and flourish in an environment that truly cares about your well-being and growth! BECOMING OUR VETERINARIAN ASSISTANT - VET TECH We value work-life balance and offer a schedule tailored to your needs, with shifts from Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5:30 pm, Fridays from 8 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm. As a Veterinarian Assistant - Vet Tech at

Feline Veterinary Medical Center, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our cherished feline patients. Envision yourself collaborating seamlessly with our team, assisting veterinarians during appointments and surgeries.

Your responsibilities will encompass administering medications, delivering compassionate care to our feline friends, and enlightening clients about proper patient care and post-treatment instructions. Embrace the opportunity to perform essential procedures such as IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and conducting in-house laboratory work. Imagine participating in patient exams, dental procedures, and digital radiography, all while maintaining

meticulous records and upholding a pristine, organized work environment.

Your commitment and skills will make a tangible difference in the lives of our feline patients. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU 1+ years of experience as a veterinarian assistant or veterinarian technician High school diploma or equivalent Ability to provide compassionate and proficient patient care Strong organization, detail-oriented, and multitasking skills Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written A deep love for cats While holding a veterinary license or degree is advantageous, it is not a mandatory qualification. JOIN THE FELINE VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER TEAM TODAY! At Feline Veterinary Medical Center, we're dedicated to providing top-notch pet care exclusively for cats.

Our clean and efficient working environment sets the stage for exceptional service. With a team that adores cats and understands their unique needs, we prioritize compassion and individualized attention. We maintain a calm and quiet atmosphere for both our patients and our employees. Join us and become a part of our warm and friendly approach to feline healthcare! Job Posted by Applicant Pro

Veterinary and Animal Care Jobs refer to professions focused on the health and well-being of animals. This field includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal trainers, shelter workers, and more. These roles often require a passion for animal welfare, a scientific background, and strong emotional resilience due to the nature of caring for animals in various states of health. Key features of these jobs include handling medical treatments, providing preventive care, diagnosing illnesses, and sometimes dealing with end-of-life situations. Also, these professionals might collaborate with pet owners to offer nutritional advice or behavioral counseling, thereby ensuring animals lead happy, healthy lives.

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 At Yonkers Animal Hospital 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 backssing 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 required1-2 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 - Thrive ULive, 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 sessions401k 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 $20-28/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.

CULTURE AT VEGAt VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible.

With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG is always the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, " yes. " We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIPVEG's

Veterinary Technician/Nurse Student Externship Program gives vet tech/nursing students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary technicians (known internally as Veterinary Nurses).

Students will focus on honing their emergency skills including obtaining patient vitals, processing laboratory samples, caring for hospitalized patients, triaging emerging cases, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. If you're as interested in emergency medicine as we are, we'd love to have you! Note: This is an unpaid externship and rabies vaccinations are required unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows you to be unvaccinated

and still handle unvaccinated pets. Flexibility: YOU Choose the length of your externship to meet your school's requirements Location: YOU choose where you'd like to extern (depending on hospital bandwidth) Mentorship: YOU will be supported by a credentialed veterinary technician (VEG Veterinary Nurse) Focus: YOU will be fully-immersed in what emergency medicine truly entails REQUIREMENTS Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary technology/nursing program (or one actively seeking accreditation) and will be in a class that requires externship hours and/or skills.

This application is not for veterinary students or veterinary assistant students - only veterinary technology/nursing students.

Your externship must need to begin within 6 months of application. You must be vaccinated for rabies unless your school's rabies mitigation policy allows unvaccinated students to handle unvaccinated animals.