Licensed Vet Tech: Diagnostics, Surgery & Education

Quality Veterinary Care; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & 401K matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Quality Veterinary Care in Elmont, NY is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our fast-paced small-animal practice. You will partner with doctors across wellness, sick-patient, surgical, and dental cases while delivering compassionate nursing care.

The role requires at least one year of clinical experience, NY credential-eligible status, and weekend availability. You will perform radiology, anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, lab work, and client education in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current NY credential-eligible LVT/CVT/RVT or NY State credential-eligible.
• Weekend shifts required.
• Calm, compassionate teammate with open communication.
• Self-starter who is prepared and proactive.
• Confidence with low-stress restraint, venipuncture, sample processing, and patient monitoring.
• Experience with radiology, dental imaging, anesthesia, surgery, and hospitalized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Partner with doctors during wellness, sick-patient, urgent, surgical, and dental cases.
• Triage incoming patients and provide attentive nursing care for stable and hospitalized pets.
• Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.
• Obtain digital radiographs and assist with ultrasound and ECG workflows.
• Place IV catheters, administer medications, and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare surgical patients, assist during procedures, monitor anesthesia, and support recovery.
• Use compassionate handling and low-stress techniques with every patient.
• Explain treatment plans, preventive care, medications, and discharge instructions clearly to pet parents.

Skills

1 year experience

NY credential-eligible

Weekend shifts

Calm demeanor

Self-starter

Low-stress restraint

Venipuncture

Radiology experience

Anesthesia & surgery

Client education

Leadership potential

Job description

Quality Veterinary Care in Elmont, NY is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our fast-paced small-animal practice. You will partner with doctors across wellness, sick-patient, surgical, and dental cases while delivering compassionate nursing care.

The role requires at least one year of clinical experience, NY credential-eligible status, and weekend availability. You will perform radiology, anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, lab work, and client education in a supportive team.