Licensed Veterinary Technician

What you’ll do:

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, affordable veterinary care to the animals and communities we serve. Working alongside veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and client care staff, you'll support our HQHVSN, wellness, dental, and community cat programs while helping create a compassionate, efficient, and welcoming clinic experience.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek. LVTs will work one of the following schedules: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on clinic needs and candidate availability.

What you’ll get:

• Starting pay for all positions will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, training, education, and organizational needs. Compensation may increase over time based on performance, skill development, and evolving organizational needs.
• Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician — HQHVSN, Dental & Wellness: Target hourly range $36.00–$42.00 per hour. This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with: $2,500 paid upon hire, $2,500 paid after six months of employment, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued employment in good standing.
• New or Early-Career Licensed Veterinary Technician — HQHVSN, Dental & Wellness: Target hourly range $32.00–$34.00 per hour. This role is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care (HQHVSN, Wellness, Dental & Community Medicine)
• Provide exceptional nursing care to patients throughout all stages of treatment and recovery.
• Absorb, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia in accordance with New York State regulations and clinic standards.
• Administer medications, treatments, vaccines, and anesthetic support as directed by veterinarians.
• Support high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) procedures, wellness appointments, and dental procedures across service lines.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical recordkeeping within the clinic's practice management system.
• Support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cat initiatives as needed.
• Technician Appointments & Client Care
• Conduct technician appointments within the scope of practice and clinic protocols.
• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, treatment plans, and post-operative instructions.
• Communicate with clients in a respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental manner.
• Support medication dispensing and answer routine client questions.
• Team Collaboration & Operations
• Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and infection control.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members as needed.
• Maintain flexibility to support future services and clinic locations as organizational needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Hold a current NYS Veterinary Technician License.
• Excel in communication, teamwork, and have a proactive approach to learning and growth.
• Can meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.