Veterinary Technician (LVT)
SPCA Westchester•Village of Briarcliff Manor, NY
•$28 - $38•Onsite
About The Position
SPCA Westchester is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician to join our talented staff of medical professionals at Cody’s Clinic, our high-volume spay/neuter clinic. The ideal candidate is an experienced, confident, and certified vet tech who enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a caring, friendly, and energetic team. The schedule for this position is Tuesdays from 8 am to 6 pm.
Requirements
- Active New York State Veterinary Technician license (LVT).
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed veterinary technician, with substantial anesthesia caseload
- Demonstrated competence running anesthesia independently; premedication through recovery on a high-volume surgical schedule
- Proficiency with endotracheal intubation (including feline), multiparameter anesthetic monitoring, and IV catheter placement when indicated
- Working knowledge of common HVSN anesthetic protocols (e.g., TTDex, BAM, ketamine/dexmedetomidine combinations) and reversal agents
- Strong understanding of pharmacology, CPR/CPCR, and emergency drug dosing
Nice To Haves
- Prior HVSN or shelter medicine experience
- VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or active progress toward it
- Fear Free or low-stress handling certification
Responsibilities
- Independently execute anesthetic protocols across a high-volume daily caseload of canine and feline spay/neuter patients
- Perform pre-anesthetic patient assessment, premedication, induction, intubation, and maintenance
- Place IV catheters when indicated
- Monitor anesthesia and adjust depth, fluid rates, and supportive care during surgery without requiring step-by-step direction
- Oversee recovery and extubation alongside the assistant and volunteer team; recognize and respond to anesthetic complications
- Calculate and draw up drugs (premeds, induction agents, analgesics, reversals, emergency drugs) accurately under HVSN time pressure
- Maintain accurate anesthesia records and controlled substance logs in compliance with NYS regulations
- Direct and mentor veterinary assistants and volunteers within the surgical workflow
- Maintain surgical instrument processing, autoclave function, and OR readiness between procedures
- Communicate clearly and concisely with the veterinarian during cases — flag concerns early, escalate appropriately
Benefits
- Accrued sick time
- Dental, Vision, Accident, Cancer, Hospital through AFLAC
- 401K with match
- Discounted Pet Care
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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