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
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
- Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- Exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
Requirements
- A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
- Friday and Saturday shift availability is mandatory
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled 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
- 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.
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Medical record management
- Veterinary procedures
- Preventative care
- Hospital operations
- Animal restraint techniques
- Sample collection
- Radiographic positioning
- Image capture
- Anesthesia administration
- Surgical monitoring
Location
- Long Island City, NY
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year professional experience preferred
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.
- Focus on preventative care to help pets live longer, healthier lives.
- Offer a full range of services, including wellness exams, vaccine planning, dental care, weight management, chronic disease support, and grooming.
- Decades of experience and a commitment to personalized care.
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/
