Licensed Veterinary Technician

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

Company Description

Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced small-animal practice in Elmont, NY. We pair efficient workflows with thoughtful, low-stress veterinary care, so the team can follow cases from first exam through recovery. Our loyal, growing client community knows us for consistent medicine, honest communication, and treating pets and people with compassion.

Picture starting your shift with a team that knows your strengths, trusts your judgment, and gives you room to keep growing. At Quality Veterinary Care, your skills matter, whether you are calming a nervous patient, capturing a clear radiograph, monitoring anesthesia, or helping a pet parent understand what comes next. You will practice with robust in-house diagnostics, including bloodwork analyzers, ECG, digital radiography, and ultrasound. A dedicated surgical suite supports soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures, while a comprehensive dental suite and modern anesthesia monitoring help our veterinary team deliver confident, high-quality care.

Job Description

• 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 full-body and dental radiographs and assist with ultrasound and ECG workflows
• Place IV catheters, administer medications and treatments, 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

We’re Looking For:

• An experienced veterinary technician with at least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting
• A current LVT, CVT, or RVT or a NY State credential-eligible vet tech
• Weekend shift availability is required for this position
• A calm, compassionate teammate who communicates openly and respectfully
• A self-starter who arrives prepared, notices what needs doing, and follows through
• Confidence with low-stress restraint, venipuncture, sample processing, and patient monitoring
• Experience with radiology, dental imaging, anesthesia, surgery, and hospitalized patient care
• Comfort in a busy general practice where priorities can change quickly
• A relationship-builder who enjoys educating clients and earning trust
• Someone who values coaching and future leadership opportunities

Additional Information

• We have both part-time and full-time positions available!**

Pay Range

$26 - $32/hr depending on experience and licensure status

Schedule

Some weekend shifts required

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/