Suffern Animal Hospital is seeking a friendly and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our hospital team. Our hospital is a high quality, busy 2 doctor full-service animal hospital. The position plays an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients as well as providing outstanding customer service to our clients.
At Suffern Animal Hospital, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Primary Responsibilities
You’ll support our veterinarians in all aspects of patient care, including:
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Dental cleanings and digital dental radiographs
- Placement and management of IV catheters, fluid pumps, and CRI medications
- Collecting and running lab samples (blood, urine, cultures)
- Patient care for hospitalized and intensive care patients
- Radiographs and ultrasound support, including cystocentesis and focal ultrasound
- Performing nerve blocks and preparing for surgical procedures
- Operating and assisting with advanced imaging equipment (e.g., HDVI CT)
- Client communication: intake, discharge, education, and follow-ups
- Conduct technician appointments
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in NYS, in good standing
- Graduate of an AAS in Veterinary Technology (minimum)
- Proficient in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia, and dentistry
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Comfortable handling a variety of species (including exotics and farm animals a plus)
- Respectful and professional in end-of-life situations
- Flexibility in scheduling when needed
We are a collaborative, supportive, and progressive veterinary team that’s dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for every patient and their family. If you’re a motivated technician who wants to grow with a forward-thinking practice, we’d love to hear from you.
