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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.
Current positions open include the following:
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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. As a 24 hour/365 days a year facility, handling emergency and referral cases, it is very likely your work schedule will consist of some combination of days, evenings, and weekend, shifts. Emergency/overnight shift schedules are regularly offered.
To apply, please forward resume and cover letter along with the completed forms located at the bottom of this page to:
Dr. Susan Metzger, Partner
smetzger@opvmc.net
Fax: 1-800-284-0306
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
3930 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
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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.
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 St., Orchard Park, NY 14127
mkaufman@opvmc.net
Fax to: 1-800-284-0306
Veterinary 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 St., Orchard Park, NY 14127
mkaufman@opvmc.net
Fax to: 1-800-284-0306
Downloadable Employment Forms
Please download and complete all pages included within the application below and bring with you for any scheduled interviews or email it to the above email address.
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