Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Tuition support and sponsorships

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Hamilton, NY, seeks a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide outstanding medical care in a feline-friendly practice. Responsibilities include supporting veterinary teams, conducting patient assessments, and creating a positive environment for clients. The role requires credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and offers a pay range of $19-$21 per hour depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials.
• Ability to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Strong communication skills for exceptional client experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Technician and Doctor teams by providing exceptional care.
• Deliver outstanding client experiences to build trust with pet parents.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.

Skills

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

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

Join The VCA Hamilton Animal Hospital Team!

VCA Hamilton is seeking a full‑time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the team at our full‑service, feline‑friendly practice in Hamilton, NY. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient and we are excited to welcome a like‑minded professional to the team. We have a unique culture that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more.

Why Join the VCA Family?

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 can 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.

• 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 (HeadSpace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet‑care discounts
• Life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full‑time and part‑time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA 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’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve 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 hospitalized animals

The pay range for this position is $19 - $21 /hr based on experience.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 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.