Licensed Veterinary Technician

Long Island University; Village of Brookville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island University is seeking two full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians for positions primarily at North Shore Animal League. Responsibilities include assisting with clinical care in shelter medicine and emergency services, supporting teaching activities, and maintaining organized clinical spaces. Positions require CVT/LVT/RVT credentials and extensive veterinary experience. LIU values diverse applications and aims to provide equal opportunities. Join us to help in our wellness and outreach programs based at North Shore and LIU-CVM.

Qualifications

• Must have CVT/LVT/RVT credentials with a current license.
• Must have extensive veterinary experience and successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program.
• Knowledge of small animal techniques and handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and faculty with clinical care activities.
• Provide licensed veterinary technician support for small animal patients.
• Support clinical teaching activities during rotations and labs.
• Assist with wellness clinics and outreach programs.
• Maintain organized clinical and laboratory spaces.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Good people skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of small animal techniques

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credentials

Completion of Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Position Summary

The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU‑CVM) invites applications for two full‑time Licensed Veterinary Technician positions. Both positions are primarily located at North Shore Animal League (NSAL) with some work occurring at the LIU‑CVM Post campus. Those stationed at NSAL will assist in our new shelter medicine program and/or an emergency critical care and surgical service program, and may also help with small animal laboratories on the LIU‑CVM campus. All positions report to the Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and will work closely with LIU‑CVM faculty on programs such as the small animal wellness clinic, Trap‑Neuter‑Return, and other outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and LIU‑CVM faculty with clinical care activities in shelter medicine and/or emergency, critical care, and surgical service programs.
• Provide licensed veterinary technician support for small animal patients, including routine technical tasks and patient handling.
• Support clinical teaching activities by working with faculty and veterinary students during clinical rotations and small animal laboratories.
• Assist with the operation of wellness clinics, Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR), and other outreach programs overseen by clinical faculty, as available.
• Maintain organized and functional clinical and laboratory spaces and assist with basic record‑keeping as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have CVT/LVT/RVT credentials with a current license.
• Must have extensive veterinary experience and successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program.
• Work experience and familiarity with the veterinary medical profession.
• Good people skills/team player.
• On‑the‑fly problem solver.
• Experience teaching students will strengthen the application, but is not essential.
• Knowledge of small animal techniques and handling skills.

About the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University

LIU‑LCVM received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA Council on Education on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. With over 75 off‑campus affiliate sites, LIU‑LCVM utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The college has modern physical facilities designed to support instructional needs and research activities.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.