Description

Overview

Quarryside Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a
Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!
*** $1,000 Signing Bonus!!!***

Why Join Us

Quarryside Animal Hospital is an AAHA Accredited hospital and has proudly served the Jamesville, New York community for over 30 years. We are a 4.5-doctor practice that provides a full range of veterinary services for dogs, cats, and some pocket pets. Our capabilities include soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, laser therapy, and more. While we're not officially Fear Free certified, we prioritize low-stress handling techniques to support the comfort and well-being of every patient.

Our hospital is spread over three levels and includes six exam rooms, quiet office space, a spacious breakroom, and even an exercise room. We use a buzzer system to control patient flow and reduce lobby stress. As an inclusive and supportive team, we prioritize collaboration and kindness in everything we do. Some of our team members even commute over an hour to be part of our culture — and we're proud of our low turnover and strong camaraderie.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians at Quarryside take the lead on patient care and are empowered to guide the flow of the day. We value self-starters who bring positivity, initiative, and teamwork. We also support career growth through leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and medical advisory group participation.

Location

4915 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, New York 13078

Compensation

$23 to $25 per hour based on experience, with annual bonus opportunities through our Dream Fund + $1,000 signing bonus

Schedule

4-day workweek with rotating Saturdays
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday closed

Benefits We Offer
• Industry-leading pay for you and discounts for your pets
• 120 hours of PTO, with additional PTO awarded based on years of service
• 48 hours of Holiday Pay for six recognized holidays
• Annual review with wage evaluation and potential raises
• Dream Fund annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Maternity leave
• 401(k) with company match starting on day one (up to 4%)
• Access to Healthy Minds @Work for mental health and burnout support
• Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program (includes five free counseling visits per issue)
• Optional insurances including Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident
• Uniform allowance ($150 for full-time, $75 for part-time)
• CE benefits for credentialed technicians: $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform
• Scholarship program for Veterinary Assistants pursuing credentialing
• Internal employee rewards program with redeemable points
• Externships available for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students

Job Summary
The Licensed Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Licensed Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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