Licensed Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet Veterinary of Texas PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

CE allowance

3 weeks PTO

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental health support via telemedicine

Job summary

Destination Pet Murray Hill Pet Hospital – New York, NY seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to operate at the top of their license and lead clinical care. Enjoy transparent pay, a clear career ladder, and a suite of benefits.

Role emphasizes anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, nursing, and workflow leadership with a four-ten hour or five eight-hour shift structure and weekend rotations. Competitive compensation and a signing bonus accompany a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New York state LVT license.
• Credentialed technicians are clinical drivers of patient care with emphasis on growth and well-being.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor in a structured ladder with merit-based increases.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and analgesia including IV catheterization and pain management.
• Perform dentistry tasks such as full-mouth radiography and periodontal care as directed.
• Conduct in-house diagnostics including radiography and lab analyses.
• Provide nursing and triage support with monitoring and care for patients.
• Lead tech appointments, hold team huddles, and mentor assistants/externs.

Skills

Anesthesia & Analgesia

Dentistry

Diagnostics

Nursing & Triage

Leadership

Education

New York LVT license

Tools

Digital DR

Dental radiography

In-house lab

Infusion pumps

Multi-parameter monitors

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Murray Hill Pet Hospital - New York, NY

Must hold a valid New York state Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

• Wage Range: $25 - $30 /hr.
• $1,000 Signing Bonus

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling.

Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You

• $1,500 Annual CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental health support via telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Murray Hill Pet Hospital - A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), you will be encouraged to work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule

Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build your ladder, not a ceiling.

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation.

Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusiveness. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age,