Neurology - Licensed Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

PetVet Care Centers; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Calm app & EAP

CE stipends

Grant Circle

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, NY is seeking a Neurology Licensed Veterinary Technician. You will support hospital operations with dedicated veterinary care, perform examinations, diagnostics, anesthesia support, nursing care, and patient record maintenance.

This is a full-time on-site role offering a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience. Ideal candidates are NYS-licensed or eligible, with strong animal handling and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• NYS license required or eligible for licensing
• Prefer experience in emergency medicine
• Excellent client communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care and monitoring for neurology patients
• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, and surgeries as needed
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical supplies
• Restrain animals properly and handle venous access and catheter placement
• Assist with triage and discharge of patients
• Proficiency with routine veterinary software and documentation

Job description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is currently seeking a Neurology Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Neurology Licensed Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, New York, is a premier emergency and specialty hospital offering advanced care across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

• Work Location: VMCLI
• Title: LVT
• Department: Medical
• Exempt Status: Non-exempt
• Position Status: FT
• Reports to: Head Veterinary Technician
• Works closely with: Hospital Administrator, Head Vet Tech, Clinicians, and Owners

VMCLI's Conformance Statements

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and supp
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignment
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizatio

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
• Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required).
• Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays and urinalysis.
• Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
• Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia ma
• Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
• Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
• Controlled drug log recording.
• Inventory management.
• Client communication and education
• Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.

Qualifications

• NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
• General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements

• Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.

Preferences

• The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, caring and has a desire to be part of a growing veterinary referral practice that is a crucial component of a continuum of care that supports long-term relationships between companion animals and people.
• Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$23.70—$40.50 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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