Licensed Veterinary Technician

Destination Pet, LLC • New York, NY

5d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for Murray Hill Pet Hospital in New York, NY. The well-established, full-service small-animal general practice has two dedicated DVMs, an experienced support team, and a state-of-the-art facility. The hospital provides diagnostic, medical, surgical, dental, and preventative wellness care, with an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography. The role is intended for a credentialed technician who will work at the top of their license, act as a clinical leader, and help ensure medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. The practice consistently follows AAHA utilization guidance.

The LVT will use their skills in anesthesia and analgesia, dentistry, diagnostics, nursing and triage, and workflow leadership. Career growth is supported through paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to career-ladder milestones, and leadership training. The position is full-time, with flexible scheduling options of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts and a predictable weekend rotation. The wage range is $25–$30 per hour, and the role offers a $1,000 signing bonus. Applicants must hold a valid New York State LVT license.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and analgesia, including IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced patient monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dentistry tasks including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy as directed by a DVM.
• Conduct diagnostics including radiography and positioning, in-house laboratory analysis, and sample collection.
• Provide nursing and triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and management of catheters and feeding tubes.
• Lead technician appointments and team huddles, and mentor assistants and externs.
• Work as a clinical leader to support medical excellence and patient-first care.
• Participate in career development activities such as precepting, skill checkoffs, and leadership training.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus
• $1,500 annual continuing education allowance and dedicated CE paid time off
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
• Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 24/7 mental health support via telemedicine
• Fear Free training and certification support
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid precepting
• Leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed