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Become a part of our team!

Below are our current job listings, however we are always looking for individuals to join our team! Please send your resume to Argosanimalhealth@gmail.com

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Are you wishing to be utilized to your full potential? As a Licensed Veterinary Technician with Argos Animal Hospital, we strive to maximize the knowledge and skill utilization for our Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians have the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of our clients and patients daily.

This position is opened for Licensed or Licensed eligible technicians.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver compassionate nursing care

  • Obtain laboratory sample collection, process and possibly interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)

  • Surgery preparation, anesthetic monitoring and recovery

  • Perform dental prophies

  • Perform diagnostic imaging

  • Care of hospitalized patients

  • Fill prescriptions and review directions with clients

  • Patient restraint

  • Communicate with clients regarding variety of topics

  • Support other members of the team

Skills required:

  • Exceptional communication skills for in person and on the phone

  • Able to work under pressure and potentially stressful situations while handling multiple tasks

  • Attention to detail, excellent record keeping via electronic medical records

  • Perform venipuncture for phlebotomy and catheter placement

  • Assist veterinarian with appointments along with performing various technical based appointments (i.e. bandage change, anal gland expression) - currently we are offering curbside appointments

  • Computer skills

  • Team-oriented and outgoing attitude

  • Self motivated to achieve results and maintain high standards

  • Provide outstanding experience for our clients and patients

The position may include some night and weekend hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement plan

  • Uniform allowance

COVID-19 considerations:
Our team has enhanced their cleaning, hand washing and sanitizing protocols during this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • MTWF

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Boiceville, NY 12412: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

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Veterinary/Kennel Assistant

We would love for you to join our talented team! Argos Animal Hospital is a small animal family owned practice, providing high quality medicine to both dogs and cats. We believe in a warm educational client experience with modern compassionate patient care. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays 8:30 am to 5 pm.

We pride ourselves on having a positive work environment that helps our team members thrive and learn. We are looking for compassionate, motivated team players committed to excellent client service and interested in the field.

Qualifications

  • One year of veterinary experience preferred

  • Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

  • Organizational skills: Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, and maintain a clean and organized work environment

  • Compassion: A veterinary technician/assistant must have a deep love for animals and a desire to provide the best care possible to improve their quality of life

Requirements

  • Animal handling and restraint: A veterinary tech must be comfortable and skilled in handling dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and breeds

  • Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs

  • Help triage patients, perform treatments, and administer medication as directed by the veterinarian; maintain accurate medical records

  • Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry

  • Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion

  • Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:​

  • 4 hour shift

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • MTWF

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Boiceville, NY 12412: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

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