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We are looking for a Veterinary Technician for our three-doctor animal practice in beautiful Hudson Valley, NY, adjacent to Berkshire County (MA) and Litchfield County (NY). We are open Monday – Friday and closed on the weekends and 6 major holidays during the year. Our typical work schedule consists of 30–40-hour work weeks, 10.5-hour days (8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., 3-4 days per week). Our mission at MVP is to educate families to promote and effect the best quality of life possible for their pets. This can be accomplished through a holistic perspective with consideration of each pet’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.

The role of a Veterinary Technician is the primary support person to the veterinarian. They assist the veterinarian throughout the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases. As support staff, they aide the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a deep compassion for animals and strive to provide the best service to pets and their people. They effectively leverage our veterinarians to provide Gold-Standard Medical Care to our patients. Along with the understanding and solid skills in veterinary technology, our veterinary technicians bring compassion and a positive attitude to work to enhance our current practice culture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The team member’s skills include (but are not limited to): patient care including diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Triage and effectively obtaining patient history
• Laboratory, surgical, radiology, and dental procedures
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Prescription preparation
• Practice of proper practice of safety protocols and aseptic techniques
• Understanding and ability to operate veterinary equipment, instruments
• Familiar with pharmacy procedures
• Strong ability to communicate medical knowledge and instruction.

Characteristics required for success in this role:

• Above-average bedside manner that creates and contributes to a successful visit for both animal and human clients alike
• Attention to detail in a busy work environment
• Superior active listening skills and non-verbal active listening skills
• Effective communication skills including verbal and written communication skills to interact clearly with customers, doctors, support staff, and vendors
• Patience and listening skills to respond appropriately and interact positively with all customers
• Time management skills to prioritize and complete a wide variety of tasks throughout the day
• Friendly, polite, sociable, and empathetic
• Ability to have control over emotions

Education/Licensing Requirements:

Requirements for Licensed Veterinary Technician:

2-year degree from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program, and New York State license (or eligibility for licensing in NY). New grads encouraged or candidates currently enrolled in a VT program or are considering matriculation in a VT program may be considered and are encouraged to apply.

• Full-Time position
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal days
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental and Vision
• 401K with match
• Required continuing education allotment
• State licensing paid (for Full Time employees)
• Veterinary discounts

Resumes, cover letters, and applications can be submitted through our website or hard copies may be requested by emailing: marisa@millertonvet.com

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay (full time): $16.00 – $26.00 per hour

Level I or Level II

Salary:

• $15.00 – $18.00 per hour (VTA Level I)
• $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (VTA Level II)

Job Type:
Full Time or Part Time

Number of hires for this role:
1 – 2

Qualifications:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
• Experience in an animal care setting: 1 year (preferred)
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Associates degree (preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Veterinary Technician Assistants at Millerton Veterinary Practice are highly motivated and team-oriented. Our staff offers quality, compassionate and a high level of medical care to our patients. Exemplary service to our human clients is a priority.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Exam room assistance
• Ability to multi-task/triage
• In-patient / out-patient animal care
• Radiology Assistance
• Laboratory Assistance
• Ultrasound Assistance
• Laser Therapy Assistance
• Highly proficient / above average computer and typing skills
• Electronic medical records (EMR) entries/maintenance
• Client education
• Maintaining clean and safe work environment
• Limited reception duties
• Willing to accept continual feedback and coaching to further develop job skills
• Proficient written and verbal skills

Schedule:

• Monday through Fridays
• Days Shifts and some early night shifts (until 7pm or 8pm)
• Possible Overtime

Benefits:

• HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental/Vision
• 401K / Match
• Short Term Disability
• Vacation
• Sick
• Holiday
• Uniform Reimbursement
• Employee Discount

One Location:
199 Route 44 East, Millerton, NY

Communication method(s) used:

• Email (initial screening)
• Phone (interview)
• In-person (interview)

Hours per week:

• 25 – 30 (Part-Time)
• 30 – 40 (Full–Time)

Company’s website:
millertonvet.com

Work Remotely:
No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Mask Requirement (provided)
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

We are looking for a Veterinary Receptionist 30-40 hours per week (8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.). Our mission at MVP is to educate and guide individuals and families to promote and effect the best quality of life possible for their pets. This can be accomplished through a holistic perspective with consideration of each pet’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The role of a Veterinary Receptionist (VR) is extremely important. Veterinary Receptionists are the face of Millerton Veterinary Practice. They have a deep compassion for animals and strive to provide the best service to pets and their people. The exceptional customer service that VR provides to our clients plays a key role in our mission to provide Gold-Standard Medical Care to our patients. Along with providing extraordinary customer service VRs possess above-average telephone and in-person communication skills, are familiar with sales, have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, understanding and solid skills in technology, and bring compassion and a positive attitude to work to enhance our current practice culture.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Possess and warm and welcoming attitude while continually greeting our clients throughout the day
• Check-In incoming patients/Check-Out outgoing patients with ability to handle financial transactions and explaining medical treatment plans/costs in a variety of scenarios
• Answering phone calls, including scheduling, answering general questions, processing prescription refills, receiving payments, and assisting in over-the-counter purchases such as pet food or pet-related items in a very busy atmosphere
• Maintaining cleanliness withing assigned areas and the whole hospital
• Recording daily transactions and discussions in the electronic medical record (EMR) as well as providing pertinent info from EMR to doctors, staff, and clients when appropriate
• Assisting clients with financials (in all scenarios); going over medical plans (general) as directed by doctor
• Any additional assigned tasks
• Above average typing skills

Characteristics required for success in the role:

• Verbal and written communication skills to interact clearly with customers, doctors, support staff and vendors
• Patience and listening skills to respond appropriate and interact positively with all customers
• Time management skills to prioritize and complete a side variety of tasks throughout the day
• Friendly, polite, sociable, and empathetic
• Ability to have control over emotions

Education/Licensing Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree preferred but not required
• Prior Veterinary Reception experience preferred but not required

Other information:

• Full Time position, paid Vacation/Sick/Personal days, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Dental and Vision, 401K with match, required continuing education allotment, state licensing paid (for Full Time employees) and veterinary discounts. Resume, cover letters and applications can be submitted through our website.at: www.millertonvet.com or hard copies may be requested by emailing: marisa@millertonvet.com
• Job Type: Full-time (30 – 40 hours per week)
• Pay (full time): $16.00 – 20.00 per hour