Overnight Veterinary Technician

City Veterinary Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus

Job summary

City Veterinary Care in New York is seeking a veterinary technician for full-time overnight shifts to support a busy hospital with diagnostic imaging, triage, and client communication. You will assist with surgery preparation, patient restraint, and post-care instructions while maintaining high standards of care.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of veterinary terminology, and ability to handle animals safely are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a veterinary technician or related field.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Familiarity with pet care practices and techniques.
• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely and effectively.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and sample collection.
• Ability to operate X-ray equipment and develop X-ray films.
• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry practices, including feeding, exercise, and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, diagnostic imaging, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Compassion and empathy

Physical stamina

Handling & restraining animals

Veterinary terminology

Job description

Company Description

City Veterinary Care is committed to helping all of New York City's dogs and cats. We operate a non-profit organization, The Toby Project, the objective of which is to solve New York City's pet overpopulation problem (approximately 10,000 dogs and cats lose their lives each year in our city's shelter system). Our highly acclaimed veterinarians, our knowledgeable and caring front desk staff, and our skilled and compassionate veterinary nursing team instill, with confidence, what every pet owner desires--the best possible care for their pets. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, vaccines & monitoring, dentistry, 24-hour nursing care, specialty care and State of the Art Equipment.

City Veterinary Care is committed to helping all of New York City's dogs and cats. We operate a non-profit organization, The Toby Project, the objective of which is to solve New York City's pet overpopulation problem (approximately 10,000 dogs and cats lose their lives each year in our city's shelter system). Our highly acclaimed veterinarians, our knowledgeable and caring front desk staff, and our skilled and compassionate veterinary nursing team instill, with confidence, what every pet owner desires--the best possible care for their pets. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, vaccines & monitoring, dentistry, 24-hour nursing care, specialty care and State of the Art Equipment.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, diagnostic imaging, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

Experience:

• Previous experience working as a veterinary technician or in a related field: 5 years (Required)
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures
• Familiarity with pet care practices and techniques
• Proficiency in handling and restraining animals safely and effectively
• Experience with laboratory procedures and sample collection
• Ability to operate X-ray equipment and develop X-ray films
• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry practices, including feeding, exercise, and hygiene

Skills:

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with veterinarians, staff, and pet owners
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate record keeping and patient care
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Compassion and empathy towards animals and their owners
• Physical stamina to handle animals of various sizes and lift heavy objects if necessary

Additional Information

Job Type

Full-time, Overnight, 3-4 shifts per week

Pay

$35-$40/hour

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.