Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity/P

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term & long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Job summary

Animal Medical Clinic at St. Johns in New York is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and provide compassionate patient care in a busy multi-doctor practice.

Responsibilities include restraining animals during exams, stocking and sterilizing rooms, performing venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, lab work, and client education. On-site presence is essential; evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles.
• Exposure to veterinary hospital operations and client service.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in care of animals and during examinations.
• Restrain animals when necessary and stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools, monitor anesthesia, perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiography, and basic lab work.
• Provide client education and maintain patient records.
• Communicate with clients and support team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Customer service

Lift 40 lbs

State licensure

Job description

Location: Animal Medical Clinic at St. Johns

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Animal Medical Clinic at St. Johns

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment


• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills


• Be compassionate/caring


• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends


• Can work individually, as well as on a team


• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction


• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience


• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.


• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws


• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)


• 401k Match


• Generous paid time off (PTO)


• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave


• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off


• Short-term and long-term disability options


• Supplemental insurance options


• Discounted Veterinary Care


• Scrub allowance


• Hands-on and E-training


• Professional growth opportunities


• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students


• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians