Licensed Veterinary Technician: Shelter & Surgery

Bideawee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

PTO

403(b) with matching

Pet discounts

HRA

Job summary

Bideawee in New York is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver high‑quality medical care for in‑house and adoption center animals. The role combines clinical and administrative duties in a full‑time schedule (Tue–Sat, 8am–5pm) with an hourly range of $30–$34.

Responsibilities include restraint, blood draws, labs, anesthesia, surgeries, record keeping, and collaboration with the veterinary team to support animal welfare and successful adoptions.

Qualifications

• Experienced in shelter medicine and spay-neuter surgery.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• NYS license required.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
• Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization a plus).
• Laboratory procedures: blood handling, fecal/urinalysis.
• Familiar with radiographic technique and placement; send radiographs for review.
• Administration of IV drugs and anesthetics, understanding of anesthesia machine.
• Monitor patients and identify medical emergencies.
• Assist in surgery at the veterinarian's discretion.
• Controlled drug log recording.
• Basic proficiency with veterinary software programs.
• Shelter and Surgery Responsibilities: Assist and perform anesthesia protocols in daily surgeries (premeds, induction, maintenance and recovery).
• Monitor daily shelter checklists and perform task list.
• Maintain shelter records; ensure accuracy for adoptions.
• Help with foster/vaccine appointments.
• Train and delegate to vet assistants and Adoption Center staff on surgical/medical aspects.
• Train Veterinary Assistants in shelter software (vaccine entry, prescriptions, weights, treatments).
• Oversee proper filling of prescriptions by Vet Assistants.
• Care for hospitalized cases per Veterinarian orders.
• Perform cat/dog intakes.

Skills

Shelter medicine

Spay-neuter surgery

5+ years experience

Education

NYS license

Job description

Bideawee in New York is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver high‑quality medical care for in‑house and adoption center animals. The role combines clinical and administrative duties in a full‑time schedule (Tue–Sat, 8am–5pm) with an hourly range of $30–$34.

Responsibilities include restraint, blood draws, labs, anesthesia, surgeries, record keeping, and collaboration with the veterinary team to support animal welfare and successful adoptions.