Veterinary Technician Jobs in Monroe, NY

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Yorktown Veterinary Associates

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Our receptionists will greet you personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management....

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Family Veterinary Care of Ossining

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Qualifications We're looking for: A licensed veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required....

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Experienced Veterinary Technician

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Ridgewood, NJ (23 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (23 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician - Growth Opportunity!...

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Animal Care Technician

  • Actalent
  • Tarrytown, NY (24 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (24 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Animal Care Technician Book here for more information on this position: Job Description This role supports high-quality animal care and facility operations by performing daily health observations, husbandry...

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • Encore Vet Group
  • Park Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 11 days ago

What We're Looking For: A Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with at least 3 years of hands-on experience Proficiency in dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing Proficiency in anesthesia...

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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Full-Time) - Nanuet, NY

  • Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
  • Nanuet, NY (18 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Nanuet, NY (18 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 16 days ago

You'll jump into triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents in their most stressful moments....

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.
  • Chelsea, NY (20 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chelsea, NY (20 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 27 days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory...

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Mahopac, NY (23 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mahopac, NY (23 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

PetVet Care Centers' Mahopac Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team! SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED FOR QUALIFIED FULL-TIME CANDIDATES!...

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • ReMed Recovery Care Centers L.L.C.
  • Middletown, NY (17 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Middletown, NY (17 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Veterinary Assistants at Guardian Veterinary Emergency are the crucial support to our veterinary technicians and veterinarian's....

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Licensed Veterinary Technician Overnight

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • New Windsor, NY (11 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Windsor, NY (11 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Radiology Laboratory work...

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Credentialed Veterinary Technician

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • Ho Ho Kus, NJ (22 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ho Ho Kus, NJ (22 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory...

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Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Nanuet, NY

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • West Nyack, NY (19 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • West Nyack, NY (19 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Our Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine alongside our credentialed emergency veterinary technicians....

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Veterinary Technician Supervisor

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • Ho Ho Kus, NJ (22 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ho Ho Kus, NJ (22 miles from Monroe, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

VCA Ho-Ho-Kus Animal Hospital has an opportunity available for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our full service Hospital in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ as a Technician Supervisor....

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Veterinary Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
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Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience. On this course, youll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can...
Essentials of Veterinary Physiotherapy
This course aims to provide an overview of the benefits of veterinary physical therapy for animals' health and well-being. First, it introduces the fundamentals of veterinary physiotherapy and its...

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Monroe, NY

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Monroe, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.8%
Associate's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
19.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Monroe, NY
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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