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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vet Technician · Plattsburgh, New York

This position is eligible for our quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and offers a four day work week!

Plattsburg Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join their team! This position can be part-time or full-time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
  • Keeps accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy
  • Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
  • Performs physical assessments and records observations
  • Restrains pets using Fear Free Certified Guidelines (training provided)
  • Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
  • Explains necessary follow up and homecare instructions
  • Stocks clinic treatment area and exams rooms and informs inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
  • Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
  • Cares for all surgical materials; keeping the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

 Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) 
  • Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

 About us:

Plattsburgh Animal Hospital is a fast-paced small animal veterinary practice open seven days a week. Our team consists of six veterinarians as well as our wonderful support staff. Services offered at our state of the art, 7,000 square foot facility include: a full in house IDEXX laboratory, after hours emergency services, digital x-rays, ultrasounds, computed-tomography (CT) as well as other medical, surgical and dental care. We have been serving our community for over thirty years and continue to look for ways to improve the lives of our clients and patients.  Plattsburgh, NY is located 75 miles south of Montreal, QC, 26 miles west of Burlington, VT, 45 miles northeast of Lake Placid, and 135 miles north of Albany. The city of Plattsburgh is a family friendly community located on beautiful Lake Champlain. To the west of Plattsburgh sits 6.1 million acres of land referred to as the Adirondack Park which includes the famous Adirondack Mountains. Plattsburgh and the surrounding area is a great place for folks who love the outdoors!

 A common purpose with an uncommon passion—this is Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. We are a purpose-driven team placing talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for all our employees.  Afterall, work should be your happy place! We focus on providing the best culture, tools, and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animals.

 What do we have to offer?

At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:

· Competitive base compensation plus bonus incentive

· Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (or opt out incentive)

· Company paid 3% 401(k) contribution

· Generous paid time off to ensure work/life integration

· Employee Referral Award Program

· Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability

· Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

· Access to Employee Assistance Programs

· Continuing education time off and reimbursement

· Pet Care discounts for your family pets at our clinics

· Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness

· Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers

· Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.

 Employment will require successful completion of references and background check.

 arebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

 Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/caree...




Urgent Care/Emergency Veterinarian 

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Description:

Plattsburgh Animal Hospital is looking for an Urgent Care/Emergency Veterinarian for the only emergency hospital within 30 miles of Plattsburgh, New York. Our urgent care hospital is open from 6pm-Midnight for urgent care services, and we provide on-call services from Midnight-8am. This position would be for 4 shifts per week with a minimum of 2 weekends per month.

 Key responsibilities: 

  • Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of pets; primarily dogs and cats
  • Examine animals to determine the nature of disease or injury and treat animals surgically or medically
  • Communicate with referring veterinarians
  • Advise animal owners about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote the health of animals
  • Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training as appropriate 

 Requirements: 

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree
  • Current DVM license in New York or ability to obtain New York license
  • 2 + years of experience practicing emergency or urgent care veterinary medicine

 Plattsburgh Animal Hospital is a fast-paced small animal veterinary practice open seven days a week. Our team consists of six veterinarians as well as our wonderful support staff. Services offered at our state of the art, 7,000 square foot facility include: a full in house IDEXX laboratory, after hours emergency services, digital x-rays, ultrasounds, computed-tomography (CT) as well as other medical, surgical and dental care. We have been serving our community for over thirty years and continue to look for ways to improve the lives of our clients and patients. 

 A common purpose with an uncommon passion—this is Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. We are a purpose-driven team placing talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for all our employees.  After all, work should be your happy place! We focus on providing the best culture, tools, and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animals.

 What do we have to offer?                                                                                         

At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following: 

  • Competitive base compensation plus bonus incentive
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (or opt-out incentive)
  • Company-paid 3% 401(k) contribution
  • Generous paid time off to ensure work/life integration
  • Employee Referral Award Program
  • Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs
  • Continuing education time off and reimbursement
  • Pet Care discounts for your family pets at our clinics
  • Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness
  • Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers
  • Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.

 Employment will require successful completion of references and background check.

 Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

 Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

 
















 

 

 

 

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