Overview

Company Description

A.C.E. Veterinary Hospital is a multi-doctor companion animal practice in Hopewell Junction, NY. Our brand new, innovative, state of the art full-service facility offers many services including preventative care, wellness care, surgery, and dental case management.

Our mission is to emphasize preventative care, so our patients live longer and healthier lives. Doctors Brooke Wehrlin and Dr. Preston Kellner have been veterinarians in the area for 20 years and are committed to providing excellent and compassionate care to their clients. A.C.E. Veterinary Hospital prides itself on being an AAHA accredited hospital and on its client communication as well the friendly and caring environment for the clients and patients. Using exceptional technology and staffing experienced, dedicated veterinarians, and team members, we’re committed to keeping pets, and our surrounding community, healthy and thriving!

Our hours of operation are:

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • We are closed on weekends

To learn more about us click here: https://aceveterinary.com/

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • A licensed veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required
  • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
  • Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
  • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
  • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
  • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
  • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
  • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
  • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
  • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional information

Pay Range: $25 – $27/hr. dependent on experience

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Required Education Level : None