Licensed Veterinary Technician

PAWSitive Veterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Bereavement pay

Parental leave

Competitive compensation

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Additional benefits

Job summary

PAWSitive in Brooklyn, NY seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join a full-service small-animal practice. You will greet and triage patients, assist in surgery, perform in-house diagnostics, radiography, anesthesia, and client education in a warm, busy clinic.

Ideal candidates hold NY licensure, 2+ years of experience, and are able to work Saturdays. Great benefits are offered, including paid time off and CE support, with competitive compensation for skilled technicians.

Qualifications

• Active New York State licensure as a veterinary technician and 2 or more years of professional experience.
• Previous anesthesia administration and surgical-monitoring experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventive care, and hospital operations.
• Confidence with laboratory sampling, diagnostic imaging, patient nursing, and medication administration.
• Excellent client communication and accurate medical-record management skills.
• Consistent punctuality, reliability, and availability to work Saturdays.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, triage incoming cases, and gather clear histories, vital signs, and care-plan details.
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples using in-house diagnostics.
• Position patients and capture high-quality radiographs, including dental images.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and the surgical suite, then assist throughout procedures.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia with close attention to patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
• Provide skilled nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized patients with varying stability.
• Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and fluid therapy with accurate documentation.
• Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques tailored to each animal’s needs.
• Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions to clients with warmth and clarity.
• Share knowledge, improve workflows, and grow into mentoring or leadership opportunities.

Job description

PAWSitive is a full-service small-animal practice serving the Brooklyn neighborhoods just south of Prospect Park. Founded in 2011 by Brooklyn-raised Medical Director Dr. Courtney Perry, our hospital provides wellness and preventive care, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, senior care, and treatment for illness and injury. Our doctors, LVTs, assistants, and client-service teammates share a commitment to kind, honest care in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We treat pets like our own and build relationships that keep local families coming back!

PAWSitive sits on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, just south of Prospect Park, where tree-lined streets meet a lively mix of cafés, restaurants, small businesses, and neighbors walking their dogs. Before a shift, grab coffee nearby; afterward, unwind on a park path, explore Ditmas Park, or connect to the wider New York City metro area by subway. The practice is rooted in this community and that local perspective shapes the warm, familiar experience clients value. For candidates searching for a veterinary technician career in Brooklyn, this role offers meaningful medicine and a neighborhood that quickly feels like home.

If you are a veterinary technician who wants to use your full skill set, deepen your surgical expertise, and grow alongside a close-knit team, we would love to meet you. Your next chapter as an LVT starts here!

• Welcome patients, triage incoming cases, and gather clear histories, vital signs, and care-plan details.
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples using in-house diagnostics.
• Position patients and capture high-quality radiographs, including dental images.
• Prepare patients, instruments, and the surgical suite, then assist throughout procedures.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia with close attention to patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
• Provide skilled nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized patients with varying stability.
• Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and fluid therapy with accurate documentation.
• Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques tailored to each animal’s needs.
• Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions to clients with warmth and clarity.
• Share knowledge, improve workflows, and grow into mentoring or leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active New York State licensure as a veterinary technician and 2or more years of professional experience are required.
• Previous anesthesia administration and surgical-monitoring experience is heavily preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventive care, and hospital operations.
• Confidence with laboratory sampling, diagnostic imaging, patient nursing, and medication administration.
• Excellent client communication and accurate medical-record management skills.
• Consistent punctuality, reliability, and availability to work Saturdays.
• Calm clinical judgment and attention to detail in a busy small-animal practice.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians.
• Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and compassionate animal welfare.
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of hands-on veterinary care.

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

Additional Information

Pay Range:$35 - $40/hr. depending on level of experience

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.