Licensed Veterinary Technician

Quality-Veterinary-Care; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Bereavement Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

Quality Veterinary Care, a well-established small-animal practice in Elmont, NY, is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join a fast-paced team dedicated to low-stress, compassionate care. You will collaborate with doctors across wellness visits, diagnostics, and surgery, with modern in-house capabilities including radiology, ultrasound, ECG, and anesthesia monitoring.

The role emphasizes client education, accurate record-keeping, and ongoing skill development, with both part-time and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Current NY credential-eligible vet tech or equivalent (LVT/CVT/RVT).
• Weekend shift availability is required.

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 and administer medications; maintain records.
• Prepare surgical patients and assist during procedures; monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Team communication

Low-stress handling

Client education

Education

LVT/CVT/RVT or NY credential-eligible vet tech

Tools

Radiology equipment

Ultrasound

ECG

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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