Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
East End Veterinary Center (EEVC) is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) to provide advanced emergency and critical care in its specialty animal hospital in Riverhead, New York. The technician will work alongside experienced veterinarians, support high-acuity cases, and contribute to exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced emergency setting. The role offers onboarding, mentorship, and structured opportunities for continued professional development. The schedule is 36–40 hours per week with flexible scheduling and a mixture of day, swing, and overnight shifts. Licensed technicians start at $30 per hour, with compensation based on experience, and may receive an additional $4 per hour for hours worked between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. License-eligible technicians start at $25 per hour. EEVC is Suffolk County’s only VECCS Level 2 24-hour emergency, critical care, and specialty veterinary hospital. It emphasizes team member ownership, respect, collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. The employer welcomes candidates considering relocation and offers support through the hiring process.
Requirements
- Active CVT, LVT, or RVT credential in New York State, or license-eligible status.
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.
- Compassionate, dependable, patient-focused approach.
- Desire to continue learning and advancing veterinary nursing skills.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency, specialty, or critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess emergency patients.
- Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients.
- Collect laboratory samples and perform testing.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed.
- Support anesthesia, sedation, and patient monitoring.
- Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.
- Provide exceptional patient and client care in a fast-paced emergency setting.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- $4 per hour overnight shift differential for hours worked between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- Continuing education and uniform allowance.
- Free VetBloom access, including RACE-approved continuing education, and access to a VetGirl subscription.
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement.
- RECOVER training for advanced CPR skills.
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships, VTNE reimbursement, and VTS support.
- 16-week VTNE study group.
- Professional development assistance.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee referral bonuses and employee discount.
- Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
- NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee pet area and space to bring pets to work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
