Emergency Overnight - LVT - Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

PetVet Care Centers; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 32,649 - 55,792; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider seeks an Emergency Overnight LVT to deliver high-quality medical care to animals. Responsibilities include performing procedures, monitoring patients, and collaborating with a veterinary team. The role requires a NYS license and offers competitive pay in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NYS license required or eligibility for licensing.
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to in-patient and adoption center animals.
• Monitor patients and identify emergencies.
• Assist in surgery as directed.

Skills

Animal restraint

Blood drawing

Laboratory procedures

Radiographic techniques

Intravenous drug administration

Patient monitoring

Aseptic techniques

Client communication

Education

NYS license

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Position Details

Title: LVT

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Work Location: VMCLI

Department: Medical

Position Status: FT

Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician

Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners

VMCLI’s Conformance Statements

Employees are expected to conform to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without supervision.
• Interact professionally with employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor.
• Work independently while communicating and coordinating efforts.

Position Purpose

Provide high-quality medical care to in-patient and adoption center animals as directed by a senior veterinarian.

Responsibilities

The essential job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Proficiency in animal restraint.
• Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral).
• Experience or education in laboratory procedures such as blood and specimen handling, fecal assays, and urinalysis.
• Familiarity with radiographic techniques and positioning.
• Administer intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, understanding anesthesia mechanics.
• Monitor patients and identify emergencies.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques, including sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Assist in surgery as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness in kennel, prep, and surgery areas; manage stock.
• Record controlled drug logs.
• Manage inventory.
• Communicate and educate clients.
• Basic understanding or ability to learn veterinary software.

Qualifications

• NYS license required or eligibility for licensing.
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies.

Physical and Special Requirements

• Ability to restrain animals of all sizes, work with blood, feces, and exposure to X-Rays.

Preferences

• Skilled, organized, caring, with a desire to grow in a veterinary referral practice.
• Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.

Compensation

Pay Range: $23.70—$40.50 USD

About PetVet Care Centers

Leading operator of veterinary hospitals with over 450 locations and 11,000 employees nationwide. Focused on high-quality medicine and service.

Equal Opportunity Employment

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, or other protected categories.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Veterinary Services

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