Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services is excited to announce we are hiring LVTs for our busy emergency and specialty hospital in Staten Island, NY. If you like to work among a dedicated team of technicians and doctors and develop close relationships doing what you love, then we want to hear from you!

Sign on bonus: $3,000 after initial 90 days, and an additional $3,000 at 1 year anniversary!

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About GSiVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded specialists in cardiology, surgery, and critical care. Our clients and patients also have access to internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dermatology, and radioactive iodine treatment via our affiliated practices in Tinton Falls and Iselin, NJ.

Why GSiVS: We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun and friendly team! We are proud to provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Veterinary Technicians at GSiVS work along specialists and have access to the most advanced diagnostic tools to provide the best possible care. On any given day, you can expect to do the following on your shifts:

• Assist with general anesthesia and sedated procedures
• Set up CRIs and calculate medical math
• Place IV catheters and institute fluid therapy
• Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
• Prepare and administer transfusions: Blood and Plasma
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and anesthesia records
• Obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide client education on a wide range of at home care

About you:

• LVT preferred, but will consider individuals who are enrolled in a technician program    
• Comprehensive understanding of and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
• Commitment to help mentor and train veterinary assistants
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and friendly, team-orientated attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule:

• OPEN depending on current needs

Salary:

• LVT’s: $30-$35/hour, depending on experience
• Overnight shifts: $2.50/Hour shift differential

Benefits:

• Heath, dental, vision insurance
• Licensure reimbursement for eligible candidates
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Uniforms provided
• Pet discounts for medical care
• Competitive CE opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• 401k and Matching
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians are eligible for SIGN on bonus: $3,000 after initial 90 days, and an additional $3,000 at 1 year anniversary

Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services is located 3135 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

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Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.

All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.