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Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years. Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door.

Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team. We offer competitive benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, quality benefits, continuing education opportunities, special rate employee pet care, and more! Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.

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Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) in the Laboratory Department play a key role in supporting diagnostic care by performing and interpreting a wide range of in-house laboratory tests. In our fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, LVTs collaborate closely with veterinarians and clinical teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic results that directly support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory diagnostics including hematology, urinalysis, parasite identification, microbiology cultures, and other in-house testing.
• Prepare, process, and analyze patient samples following established protocols.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure proper calibration and function of laboratory equipment.
• Accurately document and record test results in patient records using EzyVet and other systems.
• Assist veterinarians and clinical teams in interpreting diagnostic results to support patient care decisions.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab environment while following all biosafety and infection control standards.
• Restock supplies and help maintain appropriate laboratory inventory levels.
• Train and support new or cross-training team members in laboratory procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor or management.

• New York State Veterinary Technician License (required).
• Recent graduates and experienced LVTs encouraged to apply.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with diagnostic testing (hematology, urinalysis, parasitology, etc.) is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in diagnostic work.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with a strong interest in learning and professional growth within the lab.
• Comfortable working with biological samples and following biosafety protocols.
• Familiarity with veterinary software (e.g., ezyVet, SmartFlow) preferred.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently when needed.

We offer our staff:

Compensation: $21.00–$26.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift Differential: Additional shift differential pay is offered for hours worked between 6:00 PM–12:00 AM and 12:00 AM–6:00 AM.

Pre-Employment Requirements: As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and urine toxicology screening through HealthWorks before becoming eligible for hire.

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.