Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Valhalla Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital serving pets and families throughout Westchester County and the greater New York metro area. For over 30 years, our team has built lasting relationships through compassionate medicine, thoughtful communication, and a collaborative culture where technicians are valued clinical partners. We offer wellness care, dentistry, surgery, urgent care support, in-house diagnostics, pharmacy, radiology, and laser therapy, which gives a licensed vet tech room to grow in both confidence and capability. Here you’ll find mentorship from experienced doctors, strong assistant support, CE and skill development, leadership opportunities, and a schedule that supports life outside the hospital. Benefits include competitive pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, 401(k), CE allowance, employee assistance resources, and a sign-on bonus or relocation support for qualified candidates. If you’re a Veterinary Technician who wants your skills to matter every day while feeling known, supported, and trusted by the team around you- Valhalla Animal Hospital may feel like the kind of place you’ve been looking for. Here, veterinary care is personal. Clients know our names, pets grow up with us, and our vet tech team plays a meaningful role in every patient story.
Requirements
- A Licensed Veterinary Technician or license eligible tech who loves hands-on medicine.
- All levels of experience are encouraged to apply! If you do not hold an active NY LVT license, you must be eligible for taking the VTNE as well as take and pass it within 3 months of hire.
- Someone who values teamwork, communication, and a calm, supportive hospital culture.
- A vet tech who enjoys dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, preventive care, and client connection.
- Availability to work some Saturday morning shifts.
- A learner who welcomes mentorship and wants long-term career growth.
- A leader at heart who can guide teammates with patience and positivity.
- A compassionate professional who treats every pet like family.
Responsibilities
- Partner with DVMs during appointments, treatment plans, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care cases.
- Use your LVT skills in patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory work, pharmacy support, and client education.
- Help pets feel safe through low-stress handling and compassionate communication.
- Support diagnostics and treatment with accuracy, curiosity, and attention to detail.
- Build trusted relationships with clients from puppy and kitten visits through senior care.
- Mentor assistants and newer vet tech team members as you grow.
- Contribute ideas that improve workflow, patient care, and team experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
- $2,500 sign-on bonus or relocation stipend available
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
