Licensed Vet Tech: Surgery, Care & Sign-On Bonus

Veterinary Practice Partners; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Oath Animal Hospital in East Meadow, NY is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate has animal care experience, strong client communication, and veterinary procedures proficiency.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on bonus, PTO, 401(k), and an employee pet discount. Shifts may start early; Saturdays, with ongoing duties to support veterinarians and patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is preferred, not required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Education

LVT certification preferred (not required)

Job description

Oath Animal Hospital in East Meadow, NY is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate has animal care experience, strong client communication, and veterinary procedures proficiency.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on bonus, PTO, 401(k), and an employee pet discount. Shifts may start early; Saturdays, with ongoing duties to support veterinarians and patient care.