Licensed Veterinary Technician

Suffernanimalhospital; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Suffern Animal Hospital in New York is seeking a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) to join our busy, two-doctor practice. You will assist veterinarians in anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient care, delivering compassionate service to clients and their pets.

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling with no weekends, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician in good standing.
• Graduation from an AAS Veterinary Technology program or higher.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and anesthesia-related tasks.
• Experience with dentistry and radiology is preferred.
• Strong nursing skills and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Place and manage IV catheters and CRI medications.
• Collect samples and run in-house diagnostics.
• Educate clients on treatments and home care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Venipuncture

Anesthesia management

Radiology/Imaging

Ultrasound

Laboratory testing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

New York State LVT license

AAS Veterinary Technology

Tools

HDVI CT

Job description

Suffern Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Status: Full-time

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour

Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts - Off Weekends

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Ready to Put Your Technician Skills to Work?

Suffern Animal Hospital is looking for a friendly, dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We’re a busy, high-quality, two-doctor, full-service animal hospital committed to compassionate veterinary medicine and an outstanding client experience. Our technicians are an integral part of that mission and play a hands-on role throughout patient care.

From anesthesia and dentistry to advanced imaging, hospitalized patient care, diagnostics, and client education, this is an opportunity to put your technical skills to work while growing alongside a collaborative, progressive team.

And because your life outside of veterinary medicine matters too, this is a full-time position with flexible scheduling and no weekends.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians (LVT) Love It Here

At Suffern Animal Hospital, we want our Licensed Veterinary Technicians to feel supported, challenged, and valued for the skills and knowledge they bring to the hospital.

You can look forward to:

• A collaborative and supportive veterinary team
• A progressive approach to patient care
• Opportunities to utilize advanced veterinary technician skills
• Hands-on involvement in anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, imaging, and hospitalized patient care
• Experience with advanced imaging equipment, including HDVI CT
• Opportunities to grow professionally and expand your technical abilities
• Continuing education and professional development support
• A team committed to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
• A workplace where your knowledge and contributions matter

What Our Veterinary Technicians (LVT) Do

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and support team throughout all aspects of patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Performing anesthesia induction
• Monitoring patients throughout anesthesia
• Supporting safe and comfortable anesthetic recovery
• Placing and managing IV catheters
• Managing fluid pumps and CRI medications
• Performing venipuncture and collecting blood samples
• Collecting urine and culture samples
• Running in-house laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Providing care for hospitalized and intensive care patients
• Supporting ultrasound procedures
• Assisting with cystocentesis and focal ultrasound procedures
• Performing nerve blocks
• Preparing patients and equipment for surgical procedures
• Operating and assisting with advanced imaging equipment, including HDVI CT
• Conducting technician appointments
• Handling patient intake and discharge
• Educating clients about treatments, medications, procedures, and home care
• Providing appropriate client follow-up
• Maintaining accurate patient medical records
• Collaborating with veterinarians and fellow team members to keep patient care moving efficiently

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a credentialed technician who combines strong clinical skills with compassion, professionalism, communication, and a patient-centered approach to veterinary medicine.

• A current New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in good standing
• Graduation from an AAS Veterinary Technology program or higher
• Proficiency in venipuncture
• Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Proficiency with veterinary dentistry
• Strong patient handling and nursing skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Compassion and patience when caring for animals
• A commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
• Professionalism and empathy during end-of-life situations
• Comfort handling a variety of species
• Experience with exotic and farm animals is a plus
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

This isn’t a role where your technical abilities have to sit on the sidelines.

At Suffern Animal Hospital, you’ll have opportunities to use your skills across anesthesia, dentistry, venipuncture, catheter placement, hospitalized patient care, radiology, ultrasound, laboratory diagnostics, technician appointments, and advanced imaging.

You’ll also be joining a team that believes excellent medicine and a supportive workplace can—and should—go together. We value collaboration, continued learning, and helping each team member become an even stronger veterinary professional.

Add in flexible scheduling and no weekends, and you’ll have more opportunity to build your career without giving up your time outside of the hospital.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re a motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a forward-thinking practice where you can put your technical skills to work, continue developing professionally, and be part of a genuinely collaborative team, Suffern Animal Hospital would love to meet you.

Bring your clinical expertise, compassion, curiosity, and commitment to excellent patient care. We’ll provide opportunities to grow, a supportive team to grow alongside, and a schedule that includes something pretty great in veterinary medicine—weekends off.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Suffern Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.