Licensed Veterinary Technician - Carnegie Hill Veterinarians - NY
About The Position
Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is seeking a confident, experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their busy general practice in New York City. This role involves a significant medical and surgical caseload, requiring strong general practice experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting doctors, providing excellent nursing care from appointments through surgical recovery, and taking pride in their technical skills. The practice emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and a collaborative approach to patient care. LVTs at Carnegie Hill Veterinarians play an active role in patient care, working closely with doctors and utilizing their skills across various aspects of veterinary medicine, including appointments, treatments, diagnostics, surgery, and anesthesia.
Requirements
- Current New York State Veterinary Technician license
- Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology
- Strong general practice experience
- Confidence with appointments, treatments, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
- Strong surgical and anesthesia monitoring skills
- Sound patient nursing and clinical judgment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A dependable, proactive approach to supporting patients and teammates
- Someone comfortable working in a busy environment who can confidently jump in and contribute
- A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dentistry is a plus
Responsibilities
- Supporting doctors during appointments and examinations
- Performing venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Administering medications and treatments
- Providing skilled nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients
- Preparing patients and equipment for surgical procedures
- Monitoring anesthesia from induction through recovery
- Assisting with surgical procedures and patient recovery
- Performing laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging
- Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records
- Educating and communicating with pet parents
- Working closely with doctors and teammates to keep patient care moving efficiently throughout the day
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance with additional voluntary options, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off: Four weeks of PTO for full-time teammates
- Floating Holidays: Two additional floating holidays
- Continuing Education & Professional Development: Opportunities to continue building your clinical skills and advance your career
- Personalized Career Development: Regular check-ins and individualized growth plans
- Tuition Assistance: Available to eligible full-time teammates
- Uniform Allowance: $150 annually for full-time teammates
- Discounted Veterinary Care: Available to both full-time and part-time teammates
- Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for eligible birth parents and six weeks of paid leave for eligible non-birth parents, subject to applicable plan terms
- Flexible Work Schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
