Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Farmingville (NY); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Pet discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our busy, full-service practice in Farmingville, NY. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-focused environment and is committed to high-quality animal care.

We offer a supportive setting with opportunities for continuing education, career growth, and competitive compensation. Join a community that values compassion, collaboration, and patient-centered care for every pet.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in good standing
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Willingness to participate in ongoing learning

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures
• Assist in surgical prep and procedures
• Provide dentistry, radiology, and laboratory support
• Assist with venipuncture and catheter placement
• Assist in pharmacology and patient recovery
• Support compassionate care for hospitalized animals

Skills

LVT license

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Location: 840 Horseblock Road | Farmingville, NY 11738

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $28-$31/hr

VCA Farmingville Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Long Island community since 1972. We are a busy, full-service veterinary practice that values teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to quality care.

Our mission is simple: to help pets live long, healthy lives. This mission drives everything we do, and it’s only possible through the dedication and collaboration of our entire team. Every role is essential, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard and respected.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who shares our passion for animal care and community service. The ideal candidate is motivated, team-oriented, and eager to grow within a practice that encourages ongoing learning and professional development.

Why join the VCA Farmingville team?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community


• 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


• Free 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 the VCA Farmingville team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment


• Anesthesia monitoring


• Surgical preparation and assisting


• Dentistry


• Radiology


• Laboratory work


• Venipuncture


• Catheter placement


• Pharmacy


• Patient recovery


• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com