About the Role
New York City Veterinary Group is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate, high-quality care. This role involves a full range of services, focusing on preventative care and supporting pets and their families.
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.
- Cover shifts at all locations when needed.
Requirements
- A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
- Availability to work some weekend shifts.
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus.
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
- The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
Skills
- Veterinary procedures
- Preventative care
- Hospital operations
- Safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
- Radiographic positioning and image capture
- Dental radiography
- Anesthesia administration
- Surgical monitoring
- Client communication
- Medical record management
Location
- Long Island City, NY
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
Education Level
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
Salary/Compensations
- $26 - $38/hr.
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
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program
- 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.
- 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/
