Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Client Care

Valley Veterinary Hospital; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Pet discounts

Job summary

Northside Veterinary Clinic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. This role requires a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification or license eligibility in New York, plus surgical experience and the ability to handle animals safely with compassion.

Expect a 35–40 hour workweek across four 10-hour shifts, with availability Monday through Friday and Saturdays, plus a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required or license eligible in New York.
• Surgical experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Surgical experience

Animal handling

Safety awareness

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification / license eligible in New York

Job description

Northside Veterinary Clinic in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. This role requires a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification or license eligibility in New York, plus surgical experience and the ability to handle animals safely with compassion.

Expect a 35–40 hour workweek across four 10-hour shifts, with availability Monday through Friday and Saturdays, plus a comprehensive benefits