Animal Technician jobs in New York

Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Licensed Veterinary Technician
  • Animal General
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary Technician
    New York, NY

    More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Animal General, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

    We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

    And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

    Who we are

    At Animal General you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. One weekend shift required.

    Role Responsibilities:

    • Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
      With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
    • Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
    • Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
    • Collecting blood and other samples for testing
    • Placing catheters
    • Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
    • Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
    • Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
    • Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
    • Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

    Experience & Skills Requirements:

    • Veterinary technician licensure required

    • 1-2 years of clinical experience

    • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

    You’ll Grow With Us

    Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

    • Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
    • Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
    • A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
    • Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
    • Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

    And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

    Benefits – our care in action

    We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

    • Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
    • Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
    • Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
    • Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
    • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
    • 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
    • Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
    • Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

    Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20-28/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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Animal Care Technician - Germantown
  • Taconic Biosciences, Inc.
  • Germantown, NY FULL_TIME
  • Are you someone who has an interest in science, a love for animals, and values being a good team member? Do you enjoy hands on work, learning new things, and are you looking for a career with a purpos...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Animal Care Technician
  • Petland Corporate Stores
  • Cicero, NY FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager DRIVING POSITION: No SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No POSITION TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt) SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Animal Care Technicians ar...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Animal Maintenance Technician
  • DoodyCalls Westchester/Fairfield
  • Patterson, NY PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Job description Tired of backbreaking landscaping labor, backbreaking Laborer work or retail and fast food hours? Check out what DoodyCalls has to offer… Check out our 'day in the life' video:https://...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Animal Care Technician - Cicero
  • Petland Corporate Stores
  • Cicero, NY FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager DRIVING POSITION: No SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No POSITION TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt) SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Animal Care Technicians ar...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Lab Technician I, Animal
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY FULL_TIME
  • Position Description Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), a world-renowned scientific research organization on Long Island's North Shore, is seeking responsible individuals to handle and care for sma...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Laboratory Animal Technician
  • Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies
  • Frederick, MD
  • The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is looking for a Laboratory Animal Technician to support our government cus...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animation Technician
  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
  • Sandusky, OH
  • Overview: With Cedar Point Amusement Park being 'The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®,' we are always taking thrills...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Technician
  • Cynet Systems Inc.
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Due to the nature of the job the candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance . Other tasks as assigned. P...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Animal Technician
  • University of California , San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Principal Animal Technician LARC Operations Full Time 76500BR Job Summary The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) s...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Animal Technician
  • Scismic Inc
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Scismic is supporting the growth of a biotech company in Brooklyn, NY! About the Role: T...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Animal Technician I
  • Inotiv
  • Boulder, CO
  • Laboratory Animal Technician I Location : Location US-CO-Boulder ID 2024-4474 Category Research and Science Type Full Ti...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animation Technician
  • Cedar Point
  • Sandusky, OH
  • Overview: With Cedar Point Amusement Park being "The Roller Coaster Capital of the World," we are always taking thrills ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Technician-221948
  • Medix™
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at a leading Immunotherapy Contract Re...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. New York covers 54,555 square miles (141,300 km2) and ranks as the 27th largest state by size.[3] The highest elevation in New York is Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks, at 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level; while the state's lowest point is at sea level, on the Atlantic Ocean. In contrast with New York City's urban landscape, the vast majority of the state's geographic area is dominated by meadows, forests, rivers, farms, mountains, and lakes. Most of...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$42,201 to $48,809