Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is expanding and looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician for Valhalla Animal Hospital in New York. The ideal candidate will perform various tasks including animal restraint, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries. This role offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay ranging from $32 to $36 per hour, depending on experience.

Join a dedicated team that values long-term client relationships and supports pet owners through quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Veterinary Technician license in NY or be eligible.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage and care for hospitalized animals.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist in surgeries.
• Manage medical care for hospitalized cases.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to restrain pets safely

Knowledge in surgical procedures

Sample collection proficiency

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in NY

Job description

Sign‑on bonus: $2,500 or relocation stipend available.

Valhalla Animal Hospital is a well‑established veterinary medicine provider in southern New York. For more than thirty years, our devoted team has provided personal, loving care to earn the highest customer satisfaction rating in the area. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of service for our clients while supporting and guiding pet owners. We pride ourselves on maintaining long‑term relationships with clients from their puppy or kitten stages to adult years.

We are growing and needing to expand our team! We are looking for licensed veterinary technicians to work with, guide, and support our growing team of DVMs.

Valhalla Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest innovations and medical capabilities. We provide wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care. Many patients look to us as their one‑stop for all their needs. Our clinic is equipped with an in‑house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology to optimize our range of diagnostics. We utilize laser therapy to reduce pain and recovery time in our surgical suites.

Hours of Operation

• Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, click here!

Job Duties

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands‑on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An actively licensed Veterinary Technician, or license eligible in the state of NY. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply! If you do not hold an active NY LVT license, you must be eligible for the VTNE as well as take and pass it within 3 months of hire.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on‑time and ready to work
• Some Saturday availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low‑stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set‑up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self‑starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Pay Range

$32 – $36 per hour, depending on experience level.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Additional benefits may also be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent on authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full‑time employment status versus 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/