Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

**Licensed Veterinary Technician** **Compensation & Bonuses:** - Competitive Pay: $35–$42 per hour, based on experience and qualifications - Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 - Relocation Assistance: Up to $2,500, based on distance - Retention Bonus: $2,500 after one year of employment **Schedule:** Full-time position with a four-day workweek. Hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, four days per week, including Saturdays. **East Hampton Veterinary Group is hiring a full-time 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 Vet Tech with East Hampton Veterinary Group** - 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: $1,500 annual CE reimbursement plus two paid CE days. **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:** - 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 East Hampton Veterinary Group** East Hampton Veterinary Group has proudly served the East End since 1929 and is the oldest veterinary practice in the region. For generations, families have trusted our team for compassionate, personalized care for their cats and dogs. The hospital blends high quality traditional medicine with integrative services such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy, allowing patients to receive thoughtful, individualized treatment. Our practice is well equipped with digital and dental radiography, in house laboratory capabilities, echocardiogram access, and a broad range of surgical services including dentistry, TPLO, and TTA. Support staff are a vital part of how care is delivered and are actively involved in patient care, anesthesia, diagnostics, surgical support, and client communication. We place strong value on teamwork, communication, and mutual respect. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where technicians can fully use their skills, continue to develop professionally, and feel appreciated as part of the medical team. The seasonal rhythm of the Hamptons brings a busier late spring through early fall, balanced by a more consistent off-season schedule. As the practice approaches its 100-year anniversary, East Hampton Veterinary Group remains committed to building an inclusive, welcoming workplace where every team member plays an *important role in the care of our patients and the experience of our clients.* *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.*