Licensed Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for Murray Hill Pet Hospital, a well-established, full-service small animal general practice in New York, NY. The hospital has two dedicated DVMs, an experienced support team, and a state-of-the-art facility with modern medical, surgical, and dental equipment, an in-house laboratory, and ultrasonography. The practice stays current with advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventive wellness.

The LVT is encouraged to practice at the top of their license and act as a clinical leader, supporting medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. The hospital follows AAHA utilization guidance. Growth is supported through a structured career ladder, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, paid precepting, and leadership training. The position offers full-time scheduling with a choice of four ten-hour or five eight-hour shifts and a predictable weekend rotation.

The advertised wage range is $25–$30 per hour, with a $1,000 signing bonus. Destination Pet describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive, and states that hiring decisions are based on candidates’ qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia and analgesia tasks, including IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dentistry tasks, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy as directed by a DVM.
• Conduct diagnostics, including radiography and positioning, in-house laboratory analysis, and sample collection.
• Provide nursing and triage care, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and management of catheters and feeding tubes.
• Lead technician appointments and team huddles.
• Mentor assistants and externs.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus
• $1,500 annual continuing education allowance and dedicated CE paid time off
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• 24/7 mental health support via telemedicine
• Fear Free training and certification support
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid precepting
• Leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed