Licensed Vet Tech: Urgent Care & Community Medicine

Animal-Care-Centers-of-Ny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Low-premium health/dental/vision ins.

401K and Pension

Life Insurance

On-the-job training

Job summary

Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for community medicine and urgent surgical care at our Bloomberg Veterinary Center in NYC. The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, teamwork, and a mission to improve access to veterinary services for underserved communities.

The position requires a NYS license, ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and comfort with high-level clinical duties, including anesthesia and post-op care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Equally good in dealing with animals AND people!
• Successfully manages critical patients.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Dependable, reliable, and efficient.
• Willingness and ability to accept and learn evolving tech in veterinary medicine a must!
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support for urgent and surgical patients, including anesthesia, pre-op and post-op care.
• Perform diagnostics and administer treatments under veterinary supervision.
• Clearly communicate patient needs and care plans to both team members and clients.
• Support efficient patient flow in a busy clinic setting.
• Maintain accurate records, follow protocols, and contribute to a positive and collaborative clinic culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Critical thinking

Reliability

Lifting 50 lbs

Adaptability

Education

NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for community medicine and urgent surgical care at our Bloomberg Veterinary Center in NYC. The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, teamwork, and a mission to improve access to veterinary services for underserved communities.

The position requires a NYS license, ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting, and comfort with high-level clinical duties, including anesthesia and post-op care.