Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Career development

VCA Charities partnerships

CE allowance

Tuition support

License reimbursement

Mental health support

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Pet care discounts

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick time

401(k)

Full-time/Part-time options

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Chemung Valley Animal Hospital in Elmira, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for a full-time role. Compensation ranges from $21 to $26 per hour, with a collaborative culture focused on top-notch medicine.

The position supports both technicians and doctors, ensuring a low-stress client and patient experience. Qualified LVTs with CVT/RVT credentials are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid LVT credential (CVT/RVT welcomed).
• Credentials CVT/RVT/LVT noted in posting.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams in a low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical preparation.
• Provide dental care, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement and pharmacy support.
• Assist with patient recovery and care for hospitalized animals.

Skills

LVT credential

CVT

RVT

Education

LVT license

Job description

Overview

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – full-time position at VCA Chemung Valley Animal Hospital. Location: 2046 Lake Rd, Elmira, NY 14903. Compensation: $21-$26/hr. We have served the community for over 20 years with a collaborative culture and a focus on top-notch medicine.

We value each team member’s skill and personality, and we promote a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity. If you are a like-minded LVT, we’d love to learn more about you!

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical preparation.
• Provide dental care, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, and pharmacy support.
• Assist with patient recovery and provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

Benefits

• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Complimentary mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of VCA Chemung, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission is to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience and providing exceptional care to every patient. You have earned credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and should use the knowledge you have invested your time and talent in.

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Application Process & Equal Opportunity

We encourage quick and easy application. Apply through our mobile-friendly application. If you are a current associate, apply via our internal career site (Workday – Jobs Hub).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer — Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com.