Veterinary Technician - Join Our Compassionate Team and Make a Difference in Animal Lives

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Technician to join our team at Farm Sanctuary, a leading organization in animal welfare and advocacy. As a key member of our Animal Care team, you will work closely with our Sanctuary Veterinarian and other stakeholders to provide exceptional care and support to our animal residents. If you are a licensed veterinary technician with a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing holistic, evidence-based care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing vaccine and health check schedules, annual/biannual treatments, vet visits, and other healthcare-related activities. You will also provide oversight and leadership to our Wellness team, collaborate with our Research & Animal Welfare team to implement goal-oriented animal welfare programs, and work closely with our Animal Care team to provide daily, goal-oriented enrichment and positive training to our animal residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform veterinary technician responsibilities, including administering medications, collecting diagnostic samples, and assisting with or performing euthanasia under the direction of the veterinarian
• Handle critical resident cases using sound judgment to stabilize animals, at times in the absence of a clinician
• Maintain healthcare-related schedules, create vet visit lists, and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Sanctuary Veterinarian and other teams to implement enrichment and animal learning opportunities programs
• Act as a Farm Sanctuary Animal Care representative for tours, media, events, and other activities
• Support the Animal Care Intern Program and work with interns onsite in daily tasks

Requirements:

• New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Certification required

Nice-to-Haves:

• Ideally two years of experience at an Animal Sanctuary or animal-care related organization
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of animal welfare and willingness to explore innovative animal care practices
• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently
• Alignment with Farm Sanctuary's values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom

Benefits:

• Onsite housing option or sign-on bonus of $2,000
• Relocation option for New York state licensed veterinary technician
• Continuing Education allowance of $250 per renewal period
• Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) plan and flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance and free access to CALM meditation app and the Nivati Wellness platform

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of animals. Apply now to become a part of our compassionate and dedicated team!