Job Description
Company Description
Corfu Veterinary Clinic is a fast-paced six doctor small animal practice located in a residential country setting approximately 20 minutes east of Buffalo. Our clients come from near and far to receive quality medicine with a personal touch and that is something we find very rewarding. We go above and beyond to facilitate the needs of our clients and their pets while they’re visiting our animal clinic in Corfu.
We are looking for the right individual that is focused, friendly, compassionate, works well with others, and has great multi-tasking skills. Our veterinary technicians are busy with all aspects of responsibilities throughout the clinic. We have in house Idexx lab, digital radiology (dental and full body), and ultrasound. We perform a range of surgeries from routine to orthopedic and emergency. We are paperless utilizing Ipads, laptops, as well as desktop computers. We focus on patient care and client education. If you are currently working as a technician and are looking for a change, we'd love to meet you!
Our hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
We are close on Sundays
To learn more about us, click here: Corfu Veterinary Clinic
Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for client communications in person and on the phone, checking in and out appointments, phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care. Our ideal candidate will have strong computer skills and excellent customer care skills. You must also be thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual, and have a strong desire to learn!
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
We’re looking for:
A licensed veterinary technician. An active license in the state of New York is required for this position.
6+ months experience working as a veterinary technician.
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
Rotating Saturday availability.
Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!
Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner.
Triaging patients over the phone and during office visits.
Educating clients on routine vaccine protocol and preventions.
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely in person and on the phone.
Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow.
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs.
Proficient in anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
Patient care for hospitalized and surgery patients.
Filling medications as instructed by the veterinarian.
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.
Additional Information
Pay range: $18 - $23/hr dependent on experience
We offer our staff:
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit
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Job Tags
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