Licensed Veterinary Technician -LVT - Mid Island Animal Hospital
Hicksville, NY 11801
About the Job
Description
Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician that is looking for a busy hospital with a stellar team? Are you interested in supporting feline health by working at a Cat Friendly Practice? Mid Island Animal Hospital has an amazing opportunity for a skilled and passionate LVT to join our family!
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at our hospital, you'll have the chance to fully utilize your expertise, collaborate closely with our veterinarians and elevate our medical standards. You'll serve as a vital patient advocate, delivering compassionate nursing care that encompasses a diverse range of your technical skills including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, anesthesia and pain management, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings.
Our 6-doctor, full-service hospital has been proudly serving the area for over 60 years. Mid Island Animal Hospital believes in the highest quality of medical care, so we are both AAHA Accredited and a Certified Cat Friendly Practice. We also believe in work-life balance, and we strive to create an environment where our team members can apply their extraordinary passion, skills, and education to make a difference for pets and their humans.
Who you are:
- Skill and Experience – You are a seasoned professional with at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary practice setting and are a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Team Spirit - You promote a positive culture by supporting and lifting up your fellow team members.
- Exceptional Patient Care - You care about our patients and take pride in sharing your knowledge and educating clients. You strive to elevate medical standards and advocate for your patients.
- Resilience and Adaptability - You cope effectively with pressure and setbacks. You see obstacles as opportunities to grow. You lean into your own values as you face challenges and are an example to your teammates to do the same.
Compensation:
- Hourly rate of $23-$32/hour depending on licensure and experience
Benefits:
- Mental Health and Wellness Support including:
- Free access to counseling
- Meditation and mindfulness programs
- Well-being ambassadors
- Company provided and sponsored continuing education opportunities
- Opportunity for Fear Free certification and Recover CPR training
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options including vision and dental care plans
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- Long Term Disability option
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Generous paid time off plus 6 paid holidays a year
- Consistent schedule that allows for a healthy work/life balance
If you are looking for a hospital that values and supports you, make sure to check us out!
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
Source : Mid Island Animal Hospital
