Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Specialty Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts for your pets

Professional development & CE support

Uniform allowance

Wellness benefits for a healthy work‑l

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center in New York is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support surgical and critical care patients in a collaborative specialty environment. This role empowers CVTs to practice at the top of their license and contribute to high-level patient monitoring.

You will work with the surgical and ICU team to monitor post-operative patients, place IV catheters, assist anesthesia recovery, run diagnostics, and communicate clearly with DVMs and clients.

Qualifications

• Current Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT)
• 2 years ICU/ER or specialty hospital experience (preferred)
• Strong technical skills and confidence with critical patient monitoring

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring of post-operative and critical patients
• Placing IV catheters, blood draws, urinary catheter care
• Anesthetic recovery monitoring and intervention
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate treatment sheets
• Monitoring vitals, pain scoring, and adjusting care as directed by DVM
• Managing oxygen therapy, fluid pumps, and advanced monitoring equipment
• Running in-house diagnostics
• Maintaining ICU cleanliness, stocking, and readiness
• Communicating clearly with DVMs, surgical techs, and clients when needed
• Supporting patient admissions and discharges
• Assisting the surgical team as needed in emergencies or intensive cases

Skills

CVT certification

ICU/ER experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

CVT certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Veterinary Technician
Full-Time/Part-Time | Veterinary Specialty Center

Join a team where exceptional medicine meets compassion, innovation, and growth. Veterinary Specialty Center is expanding and currently seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support our surgical and critical care patients in a collaborative specialty environment.

Are you a CVT ready to take your career to the next level? At Veterinary Specialty Center, we empower CVTs to practice at the top of their license in a specialty setting where your skills are valued, expanded, and celebrated. Not a CVT (yet?) but have strong, impeccable experience?

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You’re not "just a tech" you’re an essential part of the surgical and ICU team. We value skill, passion, teamwork, and initiative. Your role directly impacts patient outcomes and client satisfaction, and we support you with the tools and training needed to excel.

The Veterinary Technician will work closely with the surgical team to provide high-level patient monitoring, including:

• Continuous monitoring of post-operative and critical patients
• Placing IV catheters, blood draws, urinary catheter care
• Anesthetic recovery monitoring and intervention
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate treatment sheets
• Monitoring vitals, pain scoring, and adjusting care as directed by DVM
• Managing oxygen therapy, fluid pumps, and advanced monitoring equipment
• Running in-house diagnostics
• Maintaining ICU cleanliness, stocking, and readiness
• Communicating clearly with DVMs, surgical techs, and clients when needed
• Supporting patient admissions and discharges
• Assisting the surgical team as needed in emergencies or intensive cases

What We’re Looking For

• Current Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT)
• At least 2 years of ICU, ER, or specialty hospital experience (preferred)
• Strong technical skills and confidence with critical patient monitoring
• Strong multitasking and teamwork skills
• Excellent client communication abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A positive, can-do attitude!

Your Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Health & Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts for your pets
• Professional development & CE support
• Uniform allowance
• Wellness benefits for a healthy work-life balance
• Schedule: Day shift
• Compensation: $41,000-$52,000/yr
• Competitive wages based on experience and education

If you’re a Veterinary Technician looking for challenge, growth, and purpose, this is your opportunity.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• ICU, ER, or specialty hospital: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person