Licensed Veterinary Technician, Exotics

Ethos Veterinary Health•Plainview, NY

21d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) is hiring an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its Exotics team in Plainview, New York. This full-time role provides care to exotic animal patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia, and recovery. The technician works with veterinarians and Emergency, Specialty, and technical teams in a collaborative specialty and emergency hospital, with opportunities for hands-on training, mentorship, and professional growth.

Requirements

Current New York State Veterinary Technician License (LVT).
At least 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience.
Small animal anesthesia experience, with strong anesthesia monitoring and patient care skills.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Positive, team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach to patient care.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with exotic animal patients is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures for exotic species.
Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical and procedural cases.
Obtain and process laboratory samples.
Perform patient restraint, treatment support, and nursing care for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals.
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, discharge instructions, and post-operative care.
Assist with inventory management and stocking of exotics-related supplies and equipment.
Support advanced technical procedures, including catheter placement, advanced monitoring, and specialty treatments.
Collaborate with Emergency, Specialty, and technical teams to deliver patient care.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
Hands-on training and mentorship.
Continuing education and uniform allowance; free VetBloom access with RACE-approved CE.
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.
Starting 2 weeks PTO, 7 days sick/personal time, and paid holidays.
Employee Referral Bonuses and Employee Pet Discount.
Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
NVA Pet Resort Discount and Pet Insurance Discount.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.