Employment Opportunities with the Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

Because OPVMC provides its 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 competative benefits including flexible schedules, paid time off, cafeteria style health plan(s) and other options, local and national continuing education opportunities, paid training, uniforms, 401(k), special rate employee pet care, etc., to list a few.

Minimum requirements for licensed positions:

 

Veterinarian:  The candidate must have a current New York State license or be license eligible, and have a minimum of two years experience. New graduates may apply and will be considered.  The candidate must have a good understanding of the human animal bond and want to work in highly client/patient-focused multi-doctor environment.  Our veterinarians are encouraged to increase their knowledge base by experience and continuing education.   Doctors rounds are offered every weekday for case review. As leaders of the medical team, candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, superior medical knowledge and surgical skill.  Candidates must show that they are flexible to change,are team oriented, and have good independent time management skills.  We offer each a schedule with varied caseload consisting of community practice, referral crisis patients and emergency opportunities on a regular schedule.  Full-Time work schedules are generally 4-5 days per week and may contain   day, evening, weekend, shifts.  Emergency/overnight shift schedules are regularly offered.  No on-call shifts or unscheduled overnights.

Licensed Veterinary Technician must have a current New York State license or be license eligible.  We recommend a minimum of two years experience, but new graduates may apply and will be considered.  The candidate must be willing to work in a departmentalized hospital but be willing to be cross trained in all areas. Our technical staff are encouraged to use all expertise with a varied caseload of patients and rotating assignments everyday in a fast paced, rewarding environment. Good time management skills are a must, as well as flexibility to change in a constantly evolving environment.  We recruit those with strong people skills, good leadership abilities, great technical skills with the confidence to use them.. Our technicians work a 4 or 5 day week  and cover day, overnight, and weekend shifts as an integral part of our medical team.

Current positions open include the following:


Hospital Assistant

Responsibilities include direct patient (animal) care duties, assisting with emergencies, in-patient care, providing client services and daily hospital maintenance duties.  GED required.  No experience required; employer will train.  Candidates must be self-motivated, possess attention to detail and be a team player.  Part-time opening, Friday and Saturday day shift.  Wage is $8.50/hour to start.  Benefit package.  Reference checks will be done. Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.  To apply contact us by mail, e-mail or by fax.  Forward all inquiries and applications, complete with work availability to: Melissa W. Kaufman, LVT, Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, 3930 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127; mkaufman@opvmc.net, or send fax to: 1-800-284-0306      posted: 11.2.10

 

Client Service Representative: 

Full time or part time employment, mainly evenings with one weekend shift to provide excellent customer service to clients at a large 24-hour veterinary practice in a Buffalo suburb.  We need outgoing, friendly individuals with 1-2 years post-secondary education in business, education, communications, and/or general studies and ideally experienced in providing client service at another veterinary hospital or other medical office environment.  Candidate must have good computer skills. 
Experience in providing customer service in other areas such as retail or food industry, a plus.  

Please apply by filling out the application below and fax with resume to 1-800-284-0306, email to wshiesley@opvmc.net, or mail to our facility 

ATTN: Wayne Shiesley, Client Service Director at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, LLP, 3930 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127 

 

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Downloadable Employment Forms

Please download and complete all of these forms below and bring with you for any scheduled interviews.

File NameDescription / Comment
Computer Skills Self-assessment form
OPVMC Employment Application Form
Work Availability Form