Licensed Veterinary Technician
Overview:
Central Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Location: 317 Ardsley Road Scarsdale, NY 10583
Shift Details:- Full Time (30+ hours/week) 4 day work week: weekdays (8am
- 7pm) alternating Saturdays (8am
- 3pm); Sundays
- once every 6- 8 weeks, 9am
- 11 am
Compensation: $27 - $37
Join Our Team at Central Animal Hospital!
Central Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, thriving veterinary practice with 8 doctors (soon to be 10) dedicated to providing high-quality care. While we primarily serve dogs and cats, we also care for pocket pets, wildlife, and occasionally, goats and sheep.
We are looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician with at least one year of hospital experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a self-starter, and enjoy collaborating with a team that values excellence in patient care and customer service.
Why Join Us?- Exciting Growth: We are relocating to a new facility in late 2025, which will enable us to expand our services, including offering advanced imaging like a CT scan.
- Leadership & Culture: Our leadership team is committed to fostering a culture that reflects our core values. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in patient care and providing exceptional support to our doctors.
- Core Values: We live by the following principles:
- Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Teamwork: Together Everyone Achieves More.
- Accountability: Do what you say and say what you do.
- Continuous Improvement: Always striving to get better.
- Service: Every interaction matters.
Our values are not just words—they are the foundation of our growing, supportive culture. If you embrace these values, you’ll excel at Central Animal Hospital.
What We Offer:
- A variety of services and therapies, including orthopedic surgeries, endoscopy, ultrasound, laser therapy, oncology, and more.
- A supportive team atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.
- A chance to be part of a practice committed to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
If you’re passionate about veterinary care and are ready to work in an environment that promotes continuous learning and growth, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
PTO - 136/hr
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)- The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program- Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
- 24 hour access
- Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
- Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
- Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
- Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
- Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
- Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
- Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
- ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
- Life Insurance AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed
Internal Employee Rewards Program- Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
Responsibilities:
How you’ll make an impact:
- Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
- Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
- Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
- Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
- Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Talents you’ll bring to MVP:
- Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
- Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
- Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
- Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
- The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
- The employee must be confident around pets.
Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?
Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it’s important to know who we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine.Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.
What’s in it for you?
We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.