About the Role
New York City Veterinary Group is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, focusing on compassionate, high-quality veterinary care and strong community connections. This role offers opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on training and continuing development.
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
- Withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Requirements
- High work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
- Weekend availability.
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
- Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
- Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin.
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests.
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus.
- Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
Skills
- Preventative care
- Surgical procedures
- Hospital flow
- Sample collection
- Blood samples
- Urine samples
- Fecal samples
- Skin samples
- Laboratory sample processing
- Radiograph positioning
- Dental radiograph positioning
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical monitoring
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1-year experience preferred
- Licensed/registered/certified roles
Education Level
- AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Salary/Compensations
- USD 21.00 - USD 26.00 - hourly
Benefits
- 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!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
About the Company
- New York City Veterinary Group is one of the city’s oldest and most trusted veterinary practices, with roots dating back to 1948 at our East Side Animal Hospital location.
- From our beginnings in Midtown Manhattan to our expansion into Long Island City, we’ve built a reputation for compassionate, high-quality care and strong community connections.
- Our veterinarians focus on preventative care to help pets live longer, healthier lives.
- We offer a full range of services, including wellness exams, vaccine planning, dental care, weight management, chronic disease support, and grooming.
- With decades of experience and a commitment to personalized care, New York City Veterinary Group is proud to support pets and their families every step of the way.
Equal Opportunity
- 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/.
