Veterinary Technician

Association of Asian American Veterinary Medical Professionals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with overnight differential

401(k) with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee pet health care discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Guardian Veterinary Specialists in New York is looking for Veterinary Technicians ready to deliver top-notch care in a collaborative environment. The position involves performing nursing care tasks, administering medications, and communicating with clients.

Candidates must hold a NYS Veterinary Technician’s license and preferably have experience in a veterinary hospital. Benefits include competitive wages, health insurance, and a 401(k) with employer contribution.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license.
• Some experience working in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Flexible and available for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care tasks and patient monitoring.
• Administer medications and understand potential adverse effects.
• Collect samples and perform in-house diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with clients and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Great people skills

Communication skills

Ability to perform physically demanding work

Experience in a veterinary hospital

Education

NYS Veterinary Technician’s license

Job description

$10,000 Signing Bonus

$30.00 to $40.00 per hour – Pay Range

About Us

Guardian Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned, 24‑hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital offering day, swing, overnight, and weekend shifts. We are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Join a dedicated team that practices advanced medicine and compassionate care in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking Veterinary Technicians to join our team on both a full‑time and part‑time basis. You will work with a talented and supportive group, delivering top‑notch care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
• Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
• Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects.
• Set up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
• Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
• Collect samples and perform in‐house diagnostic tests.
• Place and/or maintain urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia.
• Perform vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, and central line placement.
• Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.
• Conduct treatments according to protocolized plans.
• Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure uncompromised care.
• Organize work area and exercise time‑management skills to maximize personal efficiency within the practice.
• Prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks in a calm manner.
• Communicate with clients.
• Complete additional duties as assigned based on position or department.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Veterinary Technician’s license.
• Some experience working in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to perform physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Flexible and able to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Have great people skills.
• Communicate well in person, over email, and on the phone.
• Love of animals and a passion to help and heal, first and foremost.
• Good work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overnight differential.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee pet health care discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Referral program.

Location and Relocation

For those not localized to NY and not licensed as Veterinary Technicians in NY, we would cover the cost for those Veterinary Technicians to obtain their license to practice in NY.

Join Us

If you’re ready to work at the forefront of veterinary medicine and be part of a passionate, expert‑driven team, Guardian Veterinary Specialists is the place for you.