Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•New York, NY

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

PAWSitive Veterinary of New York is a full-service small-animal practice serving Brooklyn neighborhoods just south of Prospect Park. Founded in 2011, the hospital provides wellness and preventive care, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, senior care, and treatment for illness and injury. The team includes doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, and client-service teammates committed to kind, honest care in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The Licensed Veterinary Technician welcomes patients, triages cases, gathers histories and vital signs, performs laboratory diagnostics and imaging, prepares for and assists with surgery, and administers and monitors anesthesia. The role also provides nursing care and treatments, communicates care plans and instructions to clients, and contributes to team development and workflow improvements. The position is based at the practice on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Saturday availability is required. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, 401(k) and matching, HSA and FSA, an employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, bereavement and parental leave, continuing education allowance for licensed/registered/certified roles, tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs, career development opportunities, and a referral bonus program for most positions. Other benefits may be available, including personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses. Some benefits may vary by full-time or part-time status. Hiring eligibility may be contingent on satisfactory pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Active New York State veterinary technician licensure.
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventive care, and hospital operations.
Confidence with laboratory sampling, diagnostic imaging, patient nursing, and medication administration.
Excellent client communication and accurate medical-record management skills.
Punctuality, reliability, and availability to work Saturdays.
Calm clinical judgment and attention to detail in a busy small-animal practice.
Collaborative approach and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians.
Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and compassionate animal welfare.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of hands-on veterinary care.

Nice To Haves

Previous anesthesia administration and surgical-monitoring experience is heavily preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients, triage incoming cases, and gather histories, vital signs, and care-plan details.
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples using in-house diagnostics.
Position patients and capture radiographs, including dental images.
Prepare patients, instruments, and the surgical suite, and assist during procedures.
Administer and monitor anesthesia, attending to patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
Provide nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized patients with varying stability.
Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and fluid therapy, and document care accurately.
Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques suited to each animal.
Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions to clients.
Share knowledge, improve workflows, and develop toward mentoring or leadership opportunities.