Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ark
$23 - $30 / hour
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Description
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Salary: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!
Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and some closing shifts. Option to work three long shifts and one short shift to reach 40 hours, allowing for three days off each week.
Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care is hiring a 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.
What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
- Yearly scrub allowance
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York State.
- 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.
About Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care
Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care has been a trusted part of the Henrietta and Rochester communities since 2018, offering top-quality care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Founded by Dr. Christina Seidel, our hospital provides both general veterinary services and urgent care, making us one of the few exotic urgent care centers in the area. We are dedicated to exceptional patient care, community involvement, and supporting local shelters through spay/neuter services and veterinary care.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
- bonus
About this role
Ark Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care in Henrietta is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a team that handles general practice, urgent care, and exotic animal medicine. You'd work full-time Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and closing shifts, with the flexibility to compress your schedule into three longer days plus one short day if preferred, giving you three days off weekly. The role pays $23–$30 per hour based on your experience, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
Your day-to-day work involves supporting veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and anesthesia; safely handling and restraining animals; performing technical procedures like lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV placement; and maintaining medical records and equipment. You'll also communicate directly with clients about care instructions and patient updates. The position requires a New York State veterinary technician license, solid knowledge of common disease states, and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety protocols.
Ark offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), professional development opportunities, an employee pet discount, and a yearly scrub allowance. The hospital has been part of the Rochester community since 2018 and is one of the few exotic urgent care centers in the area, so you'd gain exposure to a diverse patient population while supporting a practice committed to community involvement and shelter partnerships.
How this employer is doing
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- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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