Licensed Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet • Hempstead, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This role emphasizes working at the top of your license in a community-minded small animal practice that values credentialed technicians as clinical drivers of patient care. The practice offers transparent pay, structured growth, and a focus on employee well-being. They are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence, featuring a state-of-the-art facility, two dedicated DVMs, and an experienced support team. They are committed to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness, providing top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid New York state Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license.
• Experience in anesthesia & analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Experience in dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy.
• Experience in diagnostics, including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Experience in nursing & triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Willingness to work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader.

Nice To Haves

• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)

Responsibilities

• Work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset.
• Utilize skills in anesthesia & analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Perform dentistry procedures such as full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Conduct diagnostic procedures including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Provide nursing and triage care, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Lead workflow by leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Benefits

• $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
• 3 weeks PTO
• 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 5% company match
• 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
• Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
• Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree