Licensed Veterinary Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Elmont, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Quality Veterinary Care in Elmont, NY seeks an experienced veterinary technician for a fast-paced small-animal practice. You will assist doctors across wellness, medical, surgical, and dental cases, using modern diagnostics and anesthesia monitoring to deliver high-quality care.

We offer part-time and full-time roles, weekend availability is required, and ongoing growth opportunities with coaching. Expect a supportive team and compassionate client communication in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year of clinical veterinary experience.
• Current NY LVT/CVT/RVT or credential-eligible status.
• Weekend shift availability is required.
• Calm, compassionate teammate with clear communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Veterinary technician

Weekend shift availability

Communication

Patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) / CVT / RVT

NY State credential-eligible tech

Tools

Radiology

Dental imaging

Ultrasound

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

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

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 duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications

• An experienced veterinary technician with at least 1year ofexperience 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, andhospitalized 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

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

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

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

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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/

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