Overnight Emergency Vet Tech (LVT) – Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access and EAP

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. You will support hospital operations, provide high-quality nursing care, assist with surgeries and diagnostics, and maintain patient records.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience, flexible schedules (8PM-8AM or 10PM-8AM), and a culture of care with local autonomy and national support.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in NYS with eligibility for licensing.
• Anesthesia experience is required.
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
• Draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral).
• Perform or assist with laboratory procedures including blood handling, fecal assays and urinalysis.
• Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
• Administer intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents; understand anesthesia equipment.
• Monitor patients and identify medical emergencies.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Assist in surgery as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain kennel, prep room and surgery areas; manage inventory.
• Record controlled drug usage and client communications.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Animal restraint

Radiography experience

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) NYS

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

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. You will support hospital operations, provide high-quality nursing care, assist with surgeries and diagnostics, and maintain patient records.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience, flexible schedules (8PM-8AM or 10PM-8AM), and a culture of care with local autonomy and national support.