Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
PAWSitive is a full-service small-animal veterinary practice on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, just south of Prospect Park. Founded in 2011, the hospital provides wellness and preventive care, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, senior care, and treatment for illness and injury. Its doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, and client-service teammates are committed to kind, honest care in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and to building relationships with local families. The Licensed Veterinary Technician will support patients and clients across the practice’s clinical services. The role includes triage, diagnostic testing and imaging, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, treatment administration, and client education. The position offers the opportunity to use a broad technical skill set, develop surgical expertise, and grow into mentoring or leadership opportunities within a close-knit team.
Requirements
- Active New York State licensure as a veterinary technician.
- At least 2 years of professional experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventive care, and hospital operations.
- Confidence with laboratory sampling, diagnostic imaging, patient nursing, and medication administration.
- Excellent client communication and accurate medical-record management skills.
- Punctuality, reliability, and availability to work Saturdays.
- Calm clinical judgment and attention to detail in a busy small-animal practice.
- Collaborative approach and willingness to support doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians.
- Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and compassionate animal welfare.
- Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of hands-on veterinary care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience administering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery is heavily preferred.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, triage incoming cases, and gather histories, vital signs, and care-plan details.
- Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other laboratory samples using in-house diagnostics.
- Position patients and capture high-quality radiographs, including dental images.
- Prepare patients, instruments, and the surgical suite, and assist throughout procedures.
- Administer and monitor anesthesia, attending to patient safety, comfort, and recovery.
- Provide nursing care for medical, surgical, and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
- Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and fluid therapy, with accurate documentation.
- Use safe, low-stress restraint techniques suited to each animal.
- Explain treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions to clients.
- Share knowledge, improve workflows, and develop toward mentoring or leadership opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
