Licensed Veterinary Technician - East Village Animal Clinic - NY
About The Position
đ Seeking work-life balance and a positive working environment? Look no further than East Village Animal Clinic đž Weâre on a mission to make pets and their people smile in NYC. If youâre an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician looking to play a key role in guiding and supporting a team. At East Village Animal Clinic, we're looking for an individual to help lead through hands-on training, mentorship, and sharing their knowledge and experience, allowing us to continue practicing efficient, high-quality medicine. Our goal is to foster a team culture rooted in strong communication, confidence, collaboration, and efficiency, while continuing to deliver excellent patient care. If this sounds like a position for you, East Village Animal Clinic could be the perfect fit. Why itâs awesome here: High-quality, thoughtful medical care Feline Friendly practice Leadership opportunities - a chance to lead others with your knowledge and experience A collaborative, passionate, and learning-driven team you can be proud to work with East Village Animal Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for cats and dogs in the East Village. We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we are committed to practicing medicine that is thorough, compassionate, and rooted in best practices. Our clinic is well equipped with an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasound. Our clinic performs a range of routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry. Patients undergoing anesthesia receive pre-operative lab work, IV catheter placement, IV fluids, and attentive monitoring and recovery by our skilled surgical technicians to ensure safety and comfort throughout every procedure. You can learn more about our amazing practice at: East Village Animal Clinic Practice Hours: MondayâFriday: 9:00amâ6:00pm Saturday + Sunday: Closed
Requirements
- Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in NY
- An Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology
- Solid foundation in veterinary medicine and patient care
- Calm, compassionate approach to handling pets
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lift, carry, and safely handle animals of various sizes
- Comfortable with medical records and hospital technology
Responsibilities
- Assist in exams and surgical procedures
- Administer medications and treatments
- Perform laboratory testing and imaging
- Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery
- Provide high-quality nursing care
- Coaching and training of team members
- Educate and communicate with pet parents
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment
- Assist practice manager with hospital inventory
- Collaborate with the practice manager and medical director to establish training programs, leading the team with your knowledge and experience
- Collaborate closely with doctors, teammates and practice manager
Benefits
- Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income during unforeseen events.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
- Paid Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates. Two (2) floating holidays for added flexibility.
- Training & Development: Continuing education opportunities offered to both full-time and part-time teammates. Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans, to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates.
- Uniform Allowance: $150 per year for full-time teammates to ensure youâre equipped with professional attire.
- Discounted Pet Care: Available for both part-time and full-time teammates, helping you provide the best care for your pets.
- Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy: 6â8 weeks of 100% income replacement (40% covered by VIP, 60% by STD). An additional 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% covered by VIP. For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%, which includes: For Non-Birth Parent(s): 6 weeks of paid leave at 100%, fully covered by VIP.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
