Licensed Veterinary Technician - NY - Columbus Circle - New Practice Opening

Small Door Veterinary•New York, NY

21d

About The Position

Small Door is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its new Columbus Circle practice in New York. Small Door provides membership-based veterinary care, including 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern, thoughtfully designed clinics. The organization’s nurses work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor-to-nurse staffing ratios and support from a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center. Small Door practices Fear Free care and is AAHA accredited, and emphasizes a supportive, collaborative workplace and healthy work/life balance. The technician will provide clinical nursing support and help maintain a hospitable practice environment. The role requires at least one year of LVT experience in a general practice setting, weekend availability, comfort using computers and online tools, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician in a general practice setting.
Availability to work weekends, Saturday or Sunday.
Comfort using computers and online tools.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Strong communication skills with clients.
A thoughtful, fearless team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about pets.

Responsibilities

Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses and triage patients.
Assess patients, record vital signs, and assist doctors with diagnostics.
Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
Provide basic husbandry and nursing care, monitor changes in patients, and provide compassionate care.
Draw blood and place catheters.
Assist with and facilitate radiography capture.
Prepare samples for outside reference laboratories and run in-house laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications.
Help maintain a hospitable environment.