About the Role
Cicero Animal Clinic is seeking a versatile, client-focused Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery, in a dynamic general practice environment. This role involves managing exam room care, tech appointments, client communication, and procedural support, leveraging clinical knowledge and judgment to elevate patient care and client experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform treatments and outpatient procedures with confidence and autonomy
- Manage exam room workflow, tech appointments, and client demonstrations
- Provide safe and effective sedation for routine and outpatient needs
- Lead and support anesthesia monitoring through surgical caseloads
- Run diagnostic laboratory equipment and interpret in-house results
- Drive client education and communication with clarity and compassion
- Contribute to an organized, efficient treatment floor while mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
Requirements
- 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active, good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in New York required
- Proficient clinical skills including radiology, phlebotomy, and SQ injections
- Proficient in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Proficient in surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Proficient in phlebotomy and IV catheter placement
- Proficient in cytology and in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Confident, independent performance of outpatient procedures and treatments
- Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint
Skills
- Veterinary technician experience
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license
- Radiology
- Phlebotomy
- SQ injections
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance
- Aseptic technique
- IV catheter placement
- Cytology
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Client education
- Patient handling
- Patient restraint
Location
- Brewerton, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- 4 or 5 days per week
- Monday–Friday
- No weekends
- No on-call requirements
Experience Level
- 1+ years of veterinary technician experience
Education Level
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in New York
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits
- Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing LVT credentials in the state of New York
- CE allowance: $500–$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
About the Company
- Cicero Animal Clinic is a 5-doctor, multi-species practice in Brewerton, NY with a 4.8-star Google reputation and a team-driven culture.
- The clinic sees dogs, cats, exotics, avian, and pocket pets, offering a full-service menu including soft tissue surgery, laser surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiographs, chiropractic care, laser therapy, and comprehensive in-house diagnostics.
- Brewerton is located minutes from Syracuse, offering a scenic, affordable, and close-knit community with easy access to city amenities.
Equal Opportunity
- Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.
