Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tuckahoe Animal Hospital and Pet Center•Tuckahoe, NY

20d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Tuckahoe Animal Hospital and Pet Center is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role supports veterinarians with examinations, surgery, anesthesia, recovery, and other technical procedures, while helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked hospital environment. The ideal candidate has animal-care, client-communication, and veterinary-procedure experience and is passionate about improving the lives of pets and their owners. The position offers a mix of half-day and full-day shifts. Hospital hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and every other weekend, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with Sunday shifts for hospitalized patient care listed as 8:00 AM to finish and 4:00 PM to finish. The hourly salary is $25–$32, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Tuckahoe Animal Hospital and Pet Center describes itself as a well-respected, high-quality hospital providing medical care in a warm, friendly, and inviting atmosphere. The practice has operated for more than 22 years and is located in Westchester County, New York, directly outside the Tuckahoe Metro-North train stop. The organization is dedicated to celebrating diversity and serving the community inclusively.

Requirements

New York Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and patient status updates.
Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Keep examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.