Overnight Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

PetVet Care Centers; New York; On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Calm app & EAP

CE stipends

Career development resources

Relief fund

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, NY, is seeking an Overnight Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team and support hospital operations with high-quality veterinary care for patients and clients.

Responsibilities include patient care, exams, diagnostics, surgical assistance, nursing care, feeding, and maintaining patient records. Must be NYS-licensed LVT or eligible. Shifts include 8PM-8AM or 10PM-8AM, with FT or PT options.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in NYS or eligible for licensure.
• Anesthesia experience required.
• Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; handle blood and feces; exposure to X-Rays.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and determine animal requirements; conduct examinations and diagnostics.
• Assist during surgery and provide nursing care; monitor patients.
• Maintain medical records and veterinary software; manage inventory and supplies.
• Provide client communication and education.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Animal restraint

Blood collection

Veterinary software

Client education

Education

LVT NYS

Licensing eligibility

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia machine

Laboratory equipment

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 an Overnight Emergency 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 400 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 an Overnight 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

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.

VMCLI's Conformance Statements

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

Key Responsibilities

The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 machine.
• 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 (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in NYS. Eligibility for licensing is accepted.
• Must have anesthesia experience
• General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
• Ability to restrain animals of all sizes; work with blood and feces, and exposure to X-Rays.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in emergency medicine and private practice preferred.
• 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.

Schedule

• Open to Full-Time or Part-Time, flexible schedule
• 8PM-8AM (12 hours) or 10PM-8AM (10 hours)

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• 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.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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