Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician $1500 sign on bonus Oath Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. About Oath Animal Hospital Oath Animal Hospital, a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, opened its doors in May 2023 in East Meadow. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, dental care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and an in-house pharmacy for pets in the greater East Meadow and Long Island areas. The operation is led by Dr. Michael Funk, Medical Director, Owner, and Founder of Oath Veterinary Services, who brings over 15 years of veterinary experience to the clinic. Dr. Funk has been named Bethpage's Best Veterinarian on Long Island for 11 consecutive years. In its inaugural year, Oath Animal Hospital was honored with multiple Best of Long Island 2024 awards, including: * Best Animal Hospital on Long Island * Best Veterinarian - Dr. Michael Funk * Best Place to Work * Best Boss - Dr. Michael Funk The hospital also maintains a 5-star rating on Google, a testament to the exceptional care and client experience provided by the Oath team. Oath Animal Hospital is proud to be an active member of the local community. We regularly participate in special events such as Tech Week and host engaging community experiences like Brie Bear's Bear Repair, where children bring their stuffed animals in for fun, educational check-ups. We are also deeply committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and equality, ensuring every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered. At Oath Animal Hospital, we are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care-and creating lasting partnerships with the families and pets we serve. What to Expect As you join our mission to provide pets with the best care to ensure a lifetime of wellness and a long-lasting bond with their families, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: * A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees * Guardian voluntary benefits * Professional development opportunities * Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too. Salary: $28-$34 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: Flexible schedule options! Part-time and Full-time shifts Key Responsibilities: * Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. * Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. * Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services. * Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. * Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. * Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. * Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. * Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage. Qualifications: * Two years of Veterinary Technician experience. * Licensed strongly preferred * Surgical experience preferred * Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. * Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. * Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Created: 2025-09-22